Population

Why is population data important for a country?

1. It is useful only during elections.
2. It helps in planning education, healthcare, housing, employment, transport, and economic development.
3. It has no role in government planning.
4. It is useful only for calculating taxes.

Human beings are considered the greatest resource because

1. They consume natural resources only.
2. They have the ability to develop and utilize resources.
3. They do not affect the environment.
4. They depend only on forests.

Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth?

1. Reduced pressure on natural resources
2. Increased demand for food, housing, and employment
3. Decrease in educational needs
4. Reduction in healthcare requirements

Which of the following is a major cause of migration to cities?

1. Lack of employment opportunities
2. Better education and jobs
3. Heavy snowfall
4. Wildlife conservation

Which of the following is an example of internal migration?

1. Moving from India to Nepal
2. Moving from Bihar to Maharashtra
3. Moving from India to Canada
4. Moving from India to Australia

Which state generally has the highest literacy rate in India?

1. Bihar
2. Kerala
3. Rajasthan
4. Uttar Pradesh

Literacy rate refers to

1. Number of schools in a district
2. Percentage of educated people in a population
3. Number of books published annually
4. Number of universities in a state

The number of females per 1000 males is known as

1. Birth Rate
2. Population Density
3. Sex Ratio
4. Literacy Rate

Which age group is generally considered the working population?

1. Below 15 years
2. 15–59 years
3. Above 80 years
4. 0–5 years

Which of the following is NOT a factor of population change?

1. Births
2. Deaths
3. Migration
4. Earthquake magnitude

Which factor mainly influences the distribution of population?

1. Climate and availability of resources
2. Currency value
3. Political parties
4. Fashion trends

Which region of India has the highest population density?

1. Himalayan Region
2. Thar Desert
3. Northern Plains
4. Western Ghats

Population density refers to

1. Number of schools per district
2. Number of people living per square kilometre
3. Number of villages in a state
4. Number of hospitals in a city

The official population count of India is conducted through

1. National Sample Survey
2. Census
3. Election Commission Survey
4. Economic Survey

What does the term 'Population' mean?

1. The total number of houses in an area
2. The total number of people living in a particular area at a given time
3. The number of schools in a city
4. The total agricultural land of a country