Geography: Population

Topics in this chapter

• Population Size, Distribution and Density
• Population Growth and Change
• Migration and Urbanization
• Population Composition and Pyramids
• Human Resources and Occupations
• Population Policy and Sustainable Development

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-8FF06F

   Which of the following terms is used to express the total number of inhabitants added to a country or region during a specific time period?

   1. A.Population density
   2. B.Absolute increase in population
   3. C.Annual growth rate
   4. D.Age composition
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-EF4EB3

   What does a negative population growth rate indicate?

   1. A.The birth rate is higher than the death rate.
   2. B.The population is increasing rapidly every year.
   3. C.The population decreases between two points of time.
   4. D.Migration has no impact on the population size.
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-E2FA08

   How is population density calculated?

   1. A.Total population divided by total land area
   2. B.Total land area divided by total population
   3. C.Total birth rate minus death rate
   4. D.Total literate population divided by total workforce
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-71117A

   Which of the following states in India has the lowest population density according to the Census of 2011?

   1. A.Sikkim
   2. B.Arunachal Pradesh
   3. C.Mizoram
   4. D.Nagaland
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-54651A

   Which of the following components is NOT a primary determinant of population change?

   1. A.Births
   2. B.Deaths
   3. C.Migration
   4. D.Literacy rate
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