CBSE Class 9 Social Science Population Worksheet

Class 9 Social Science Practice Set: Contemporary India Chapter 06 Population

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MCQs


Question. Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in
(a) The area of departure
(b) Both the area of departure and arrival
(c) The area of arrival
(d) None of the above
Answer : B

Question. The magnitude of population growth refers to
(a) The total population of an area
(b) The number of persons added each year
(c) The rate at which the population increases
(d) The number of females per thousand males
Answer : B
 

 

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Discuss the major components of population growth.
Answer : Birth rate, death rate and migration are the major components of population growth. A higher birth rate; coupled with a lower death rate leads to population growth. International migration can lead to population growth of more number of people are coming from other countries than the number of people going outside the country.

Question. How is migration a determinant factor of population change?
Answer : Migration within the country is called internal migration, while that between two countries is called international migration. Internal migration has no change on population size but it changes the population composition of a particular area.
International migration can lead to a growth or degrowth in population; depending on the degree of immigration and emigration.

 

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Distinguish between population growth and population change.
Answer : Population growth is about increase or decrease in the population. Population change is about changes in population composition; like age structure, sex ratio, literacy rate, occupational structure, etc.

Question. What are the advantages of having a healthy population?
Answer : A healthy population helps in building a productive workforce for the country.
Even the non-productive age group needs to be healthy to reduce the burden of healthcare. Healthy children would grow into healthy adults and would be able to contribute better in the economy. Healthy elders would mean less strain on the resources.

 

 
 
 
One marker questions:
 
1. What is meant by density of population?
 
2. What are the primary reasons for sparse population in some states of India?
 
3. State any two reasons for high to very high population in northern plains and Kerala?
 
4. Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?
 
5. What is the average density of population in India?
 
6. Define the term:
 
a) Sex ratio
 
b) Literacy
 
c) Population
 
d) Mega cities
 
e) Natural growth rate
 
Three marker questions:
 
1. Population is the pivotal element in social studies. Support your answer giving three points.
 
2. Explain the three components of Population change.
 
3. What is meant by population growth? State the two ways in which we measure it.
 
4. Write a note on the age composition of the population of India.
 
5. What is meant by occupational structure? How does occupational structure indicate economic development of a country?
 
6. Describe the three classification of occupational structure.
 
7. What are the push and pull factors of the rural and urban areas that affect the population of an area?
 
8. What are the measures taken by the NPP 2000 to protect adolescent population?
 
Five marker questions:
 
1. Write a short note on the population distribution in India.
 
2. State the various factors for uneven distribution of population in India.
 
3. What are the factors affecting health status of people of India? State the improvements made in the health status of people of India.
 
4. What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?
 
Map work:
 
On the political map of India mark the following:
 
a) The state having highest density of population
 
b) The state having lowest density of population
 
c) The state having highest sex ratio
 
d) The state having lowest sex ratio
 
e) Largest state according to area
 
f) Smallest state according to area
 
g) The most populous state of India
 
h) The least populous state of India

 

 

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