TextBook Solutions for Haryana Board - English Medium Class 9 Social Science Contemporary India I Chapter 6 Population

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

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

• high birth rates

• high death rates

• high life expectancies

• more married couples

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

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

Discuss the major components of population growth.

Define age structure, death rate and birth rate.

How is migration a determinant factor of population change?

Distinguish between population growth and population change.

What is the relation between occupational structure and development?

What are the advantages of having a healthy population?