Q1: What does the census of India provide us?
Ans: The census of India provides us with information regarding the population of our country.
Q2: What is the trend of migration in India?
Ans: In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the ‘push’ factor in rural areas.
Q3: When was the first Census held in India?
Ans: In India, the first Census was held in the year 1872.
Q4: Which age group is considered economically productive in the study of population?
Ans: People generally between 15 to 59 years are considered economically productive.
Q5: What is the population of Lakshadweep?
Ans: It is only 64,429 people.
Q6: Which is the biggest state in terms of area?
Ans: In terms of area, Rajasthan is the biggest state.
Q7: Name two countries which have higher average population densities than India.
Ans: Bangladesh and Japan.
Q8: What was the population density of India in the year 2001?
Ans: It was 324 persons per sq. km.
Q9: Name two states with population densities below 250 persons per sq. km.
Ans: Odisha and Rajasthan.
Q10: Name two states which have population density below 100 persons per sq. km.
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.
Q11: Mention two factors responsible for sparse population in certain areas.
Ans: Rugged terrain, and Unfavourable climatic conditions.
Q12: Name two states of the Northern Plains with high population densities.
Ans: Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Q13: What does population growth refer to?
Ans: Population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years.
Q14: The population of a nation is generally grouped into three broad categories. Mention them.
Ans: Children generally below 15 years, Working age 15 to 59 years, Aged above 59 years.
Q15: What do you mean by sex ratio?
Ans: Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population.
Q16: Name five states where about half of India’s population lives in.
Ans: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh.
Q17: What is the share of adolescent population in India?
Ans: Adolescent population constitutes one-fifth of the total population of India.
Q18: What is meant by life expectancy?
Ans: Life expectancy refers to the average number of years one is expected to live.