Population

  • Question 1
    CBSEENSS9009270

    Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of population in

    • the area of departure

    • the area of arrival

    • both the area of departure and arrival

    • none of the above

    Solution

    C.

    both the area of departure and arrival

    Question 2
    CBSEENSS9009271

    A large proportion of children in a population is a result of

    • high birth rates

    • high death rates

    • high life expectancies

    • more married couples

    Solution

    A.

    high birth rates

    Question 3
    CBSEENSS9009272

    The magnitude of population growth refers to

    • the total population of an area

    • the number of persons added each year

    • the rate at which the population increases

    • the number of females per thousand males

    Solution

    B.

    the number of persons added each year

    Question 4
    CBSEENSS9009273

    Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?

    Solution

    The reasons are familiy planning, delayed marriage and many others.

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