NCERT Class 12 Geography — Chapter 1: The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth

With reference to the Demographic Transition Theory, consider the following statements: 1. It describes the change of population from low births and low deaths to high births and high deaths. 2. It assumes that society progresses from a rural agrarian society to an urban industrial society. 3. The changes occur in stages which are collectively known as the demographic cycle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to world population trends, consider the following statements: 1. Human population increased only two times in the past 500 years. 2. In the twentieth century itself, the population has increased four times. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Malthusian Theory: 1. It stated that food supply increases faster than the population. 2. It was proposed in 1798. 3. It suggested that physical checks are the only method to control population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is considered a significant factor in limiting population growth and improving women’s health?

Which of the following statements regarding 'Positive Growth of Population' is correct?

With reference to the Second Stage of Demographic Transition, consider the following statements: 1. Fertility remains high in the beginning but declines with time. 2. Mortality rate increases due to urbanization. 3. The net addition to population is negligible during this stage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following expressions correctly represents the 'Actual Growth of Population'?

With reference to the Kobe-Osaka region of Japan, consider the following statements: 1. It is thickly populated primarily due to its fertile alluvial soil suitable for agriculture. 2. It is an example of the impact of industrialisation on population distribution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the economic factors influencing population distribution, consider the following statements: 1. Areas with mineral deposits generally repel industries due to environmental concerns. 2. Industrial belts provide job opportunities for factory workers as well as transport operators and shopkeepers. 3. Cities attract people due to better means of transport and communication. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the patterns of population distribution in the world, consider the following statements: 1. The ten most populous countries of the world contribute nearly 80 % of the world’s population. 2. Broadly, 90 % of the world population lives in about 10 % of its land area. 3. Of the ten most populous countries, four are located in Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Demographic Transition, consider the following statements regarding the transition from Stage I to Stage II: 1. The primary driver of change is a rapid increase in birth rates. 2. The primary driver of change is a decline in mortality rates while fertility remains high. 3. The population growth rate remains stagnant during this transition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ratio of the number of live births in a year to the estimated mid-year population, multiplied by 1000, yields which of the following demographic indicators?

In the context of the Demographic Transition Theory, which factor is primarily responsible for the decline in mortality in the Second Stage?

Which of the following is NOT a social or cultural factor influencing population distribution?

Consider the following characteristics: 1. Urbanised population 2. High technical know-how 3. Deliberate control of family size 4. High illiteracy Which of the characteristics given above are associated with the Third Stage of Demographic Transition?

Consider the following pairs regarding population concepts: 1. Crude Birth Rate : Live births per 1,000 population 2. Density of Population : Persons per sq km 3. Natural Growth : Births minus Deaths plus Migration 4. Positive Growth : Birth rate more than death rate Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs regarding factors influencing population distribution: 1. Kobe-Osaka Region : Industrialisation 2. Ganga Plains : Landforms 3. Mediterranean Regions : Minerals 4. Katanga-Zambia : Urbanisation Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to population density, consider the following statements: 1. It is defined as the ratio between the number of people to the size of land. 2. It is usually measured in persons per square meter. 3. It helps to understand the limited capacity of land to support people living on it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following factors: 1. Unemployment 2. Epidemics 3. Socio-economic backwardness 4. Better job opportunities Which of the factors given above are classified as 'Push factors' for migration?

With reference to the Demographic Transition Theory, which one of the following characterizes the population trend in the Third Stage?

With reference to 'Population Growth', consider the following statements: 1. It refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a territory only due to migration. 2. It can be expressed in terms of absolute numbers as well as percentage. 3. It is an important indicator of economic development and social upliftment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to population control measures, consider the following statements: 1. Family planning involves the spacing or preventing the birth of children. 2. Tax incentives are generally provided for large families to encourage population control. 3. Access to family planning services improves women’s health. Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of migration, a region from which people move away due to social or political unrest is best described as:

Consider the following statements regarding population change: 1. Population change is an indicator of the historical and cultural background of a region. 2. A decrease in population between two points of time is known as induced growth. 3. Crude Birth Rate and Crude Death Rate are the components required to calculate Natural Growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the influence of soils on population distribution: 1. Areas with fertile loamy soils have more people living on them. 2. Fertile soils generally support extensive agriculture which limits population density. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the likely demographic impact on the 'Place of Origin' due to out-migration?

Who among the following geographers remarked that "Asia has many places where people are few and few places where people are very many"?

Which of the following best explains the high population density in the Katanga-Zambia belt of Africa?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Natural Growth" vs "Actual Growth" of population?

With reference to the factors influencing population distribution, consider the following statements: 1. River valleys are generally sparsely populated due to the risk of frequent flooding. 2. Mountainous and hilly areas hinder the development of transport networks and tend to be less populated. 3. The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who stated that "the number of people would increase faster than the food supply"?

Consider the following pairs of Demographic Transition Stages and their characteristics: 1. Stage I : High Fertility, High Mortality 2. Stage II : Low Fertility, High Mortality 3. Stage III : Low Fertility, Low Mortality Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The concept that "preventive checks are better than physical checks" is a core tenet of which of the following theories?

With reference to population density, what does the ratio "Population" represent?

The stark difference in population density between the Ganga plains and the Himalayan mountain zones is primarily attributed to which factor?

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

Which of the following is true regarding the "Growth Rate of Population"?

With reference to the components of population change, consider the following statements: 1. There are three components of population change: births, deaths and migration. 2. Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is expressed as the number of live births in a year per hundred of the population. 3. Crude Death Rate (CDR) is a simple method of measuring the mortality of any area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the population in the First Stage of Demographic Transition?

Consider the following statements regarding 'Negative Growth of Population': 1. It occurs only when the birth rate falls below the death rate. 2. It can occur if people migrate to other countries. 3. It refers to a situation where the population remains constant between two points of time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?