Question 1

Question 2State the rural and urban population distribution in India.

Accepted Answer

According to the census 2011, the total population of India has reached 121 crores. Of the 121 crores Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas.

Question 2

Question 3State and explain the factors affecting distribution of population in India (any three).

Accepted Answer

The factors affecting distribution of population in India are-Minerals — Areas with rich mineral deposits attract industries. Mining and industrial activities generate employment. So, skilled and semi-skilled workers move to these areas and make them densely populated.Availability of water — People prefer to live in areas where freshwater is easily available. Water is used for a variety of daily needs and hence, the river valleys are among the most densely populated areas of the world.Urbanisation — Cities offer better employment opportunities, educational and medical facilities, better means of transport and communication. Good civic amenities and the attraction of city life draws people to the cities and results in rural to urban migration.

Question 3

Question 4Write a short note on sex ratio in India.

Accepted Answer

Sex ration means the proportion of male and female in the total population. In India, sex ratio is unfavourable to females. This is due to many reasons. Some of these reasons are-Females are neglected and males get preferential treatment.Females die at all stages of life due to different reasons. Girl children die due to negligence. Some are killed just after birth. Women die at the time of delivery.

Question 4

Question 5Distinguish between skilled and unskilled human resource with examples.

Accepted Answer

Skilled human resourceUnskilled human resourceIt refers to the persons who are trained, well educated, energetic, experienced, devoted to their field.It refers to the person who possesses no special training and whose work involves the performance of simple duties.Skilled human resource is capable of doing any specific work in a balanced way and efficiently.It is a workforce associated with limited skill or minimal economic value for the work performed.For example, teachers, lawyers, doctors, engineers etc.For example, peon, watchman, cleaner, sweeper, gardener, labourer etc.

Question 5

Question 1Give a reason for the following statement:Sex ratio is unfavourable in India.

Accepted Answer

Sex ratio is unfavourable in India because:Females get neglected and males get preferential treatment.Girl children die due to negligence, while some are killed just after birth (female infanticide).Women die at the time of delivery.

Question 6

Question 6The average population density of India (as per the census of 2011) is440 persons/sq.km.382 persons/sq.km.121 persons/sq.km.19 persons/sq.km.

Accepted Answer

382 persons/sq.km.

Question 7

Question 7Which of the following statement/statements related to the distribution of Indian population is correct?Out of 121 crore population, 83.3 crore people live in rural areas.India has favourable sex ratio (as per the census of 2011).Literacy rate of India is increasing.Both (1) & (3)

Accepted Answer

Both (1) & (3)

Question 8

Question 8Which of the following is the most populous city in India?ChennaiKolkataMumbaiDelhi

Accepted Answer

Mumbai

Question 9

Question 9WHO stands forWealth Home OrganizationWorld Health OrientationWorld Health OrganizationWashington Health Organization

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization

Question 10

Question 10Skilled human resource refers to those,who perform any specific work with efficiency.who are well educated & trained.who are experienced & devoted to their fields.All the above.

Accepted Answer

All the above.

Question 11

Question 11The training which improves the production and efficiency of workforce is calledjob trainingvocational traininglegal trainingrefresher training

Accepted Answer

vocational training

Question 12

Question 12Which of the following statement is not correct about the population distribution?It is the way in which people are spread across the earth surfacePopulation is evenly distributed on the earth surface.It is unevenIt depends on different geographical and economic factors.

Accepted Answer

Population is evenly distributed on the earth surface.

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