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Demography

M.A. Economics (MAEC-12/16/17)

2nd Year Examination, 2019 (June)

Time : 3 Hours] Max. Marks : 80

Note : This paper is of Eighty (80) marks divided into three

(03) sections A, B and C. Attempt the questions
contained in these sections according to the detailed
instructions given therein.

SECTION–A/
(Long Answer Type Questions)/

Note : Section 'A' contains four (04) long answer type

questions of Nineteen (19) marks each. Learners are
required to answer any two (02) questions only.
(2×19=38)

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1. Enumerate in detail theory of optimum population.

2. Analyse family planning measures problems and its progress

in India.

3. Write essay on characteristics, causes and effects of

urbanisation. Mention some facts about India's urbanisation.

4. What is population projection. Mention its types, importance

and methods.

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 SECTION–B/
(Short Answer Type Questions)/

Note : Section 'B' contains eight (08) short answer type

questions of eight (08) marks each. Learners are required
to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×8=32)

1. Role of Human resources in economic development.

2. Modern population migration.

3. Population explosion.

4. Birth and death rate in different years in India.

5. Fertility Rate.

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6. Physical quality of life index.

7. Population theory of Malthus.

8. Importance of demography.

SECTION–C/
(Objective Type Questions)/

Note : Section 'C' contains ten (10) objective type questions

of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section
are compulsory. (10×1=10)

1. How much percentage of world population inhabit India.

(a) 16.0% (b) 3.28%
(c) 17.5% (d) None of these.

16.0% 3.28%

17.5%
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2. When was the first census held in India ?
(a) 1870 (b) 1871
(c) 1872 (d) 1874.

1870 1871

1872 1874.

3. During which decade did India see a negative population

growth ?
(a) 1901-11 (b) 1931-41
(c) 1911-21 (d) 1951-61.

1901-11 1931-41

1911-21 1951-61.

4. Which among the following is the least population state in

India ?
(a) Sikkim (b) Goa
(c) Manipur (d) Mizoram.

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5. Which among the following countries has better gender ratio
than India ?

(a) Bhutan (b) Pakistan

(c) China (d) Afghanistan.

6. What is the overall literary rate of India as per 2011 census?

(a) 74.04% (b) 82.14%
(c) 76.06% (d) 65.5%

74.04% 82.14%

76.06% 65.5%

7. Who of the following introduced the concept of Human

Development?
(a) Paul Krugman (b) Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq
(c) Prof. Amartya Sen (d) Ratzel.

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8. Which of the following are pull factors for majority of rural
migrants to urban area ?
1. Betler opportunities
2. Availability of regular work
3. Education
4. Sources of entertainment.
(a) Only 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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9. World development report has projected that population of
India will touch 1350 million by

(a) 2020 (b) 2025

(c) 2030 (d) 2035.

2020 2025

2030 2035

10. Which Indian state has the largest urban population ?

(a) Maharashtra (b) West Bengal
(c) Kerala (d) Goa.

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