Demographic Trends in India
Economics ⇒ Indian Economy
Demographic Trends in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'literacy rate' as per the Census of India.
Describe the trend in urbanization in India since independence.
Describe two major challenges posed by India's demographic trends.
Discuss the role of education in controlling population growth in India.
Explain how migration affects the demographic structure of a region.
Explain the difference between population density and population growth rate.
Explain the impact of population growth on economic development.
Explain the term 'dependency ratio' in the context of India's population.
Which of the following best describes the trend in India's population growth rate since independence? (1) Increasing (2) Decreasing (3) Constant (4) Fluctuating
Which of the following is a consequence of an ageing population? (1) Increased labor force (2) Higher dependency ratio (3) Lower healthcare costs (4) Higher birth rate
Which of the following is a direct effect of high population growth? (1) Increased per capita income (2) Pressure on resources (3) Higher literacy rate (4) Lower dependency ratio
Which of the following is a positive impact of a young population? (1) Higher dependency ratio (2) Greater workforce availability (3) Increased healthcare costs (4) Lower literacy rate
Fill in the blank: The ______ Census of India was conducted in 2011.
Fill in the blank: The ______ dividend is the economic benefit arising from a large working-age population.
Fill in the blank: The ______ rate is the number of deaths per 1000 people in a year.
Fill in the blank: The ______ rate is the number of live births per 1000 people in a year.
True or False: Migration can affect the population size of both the source and destination regions.
True or False: Population explosion refers to a rapid increase in population in a short period of time.
True or False: The age structure of a population refers to the distribution of people among different age groups.
True or False: The dependency ratio decreases as the proportion of working-age population increases.
