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The family with more members is always in a fight for something or the other. All the members are never satisfied and so there are always complaints, whereas in the family with less members there is enough for all and so everyone is happy. They live a harmonious life and enjoy more benefits than the members of the large family do. They can plan their entertainment and holidays easily whereas the big family cannot afford such luxuries. Life in the small family is much better than life in the large family.

1. densely
2. favourable, natural, fertile

Sikkim is sparsely populated due to its rugged terrain and high altitude. It is not easy to live in such areas. So, though there is a lot of water in this state it is sparsely populated.

Correct Answer is: (D) Barmer

Rajasthan is at First position in terms of area in India.

Answer: (b) Births, deaths and migration

Answer is D. Seventh

Answer: (c) 6 billion

No resource can be utilised without the intervention of people. It is the people who add value to a resource. Hence, people are considered as a resource.

Answer is D. 1.6%

Following are the main causes of uneven distribution of population in the world:

• Geographical causes: Topography, climate, soil, water and mineral
• Social, cultural and economic causes

The change in population of a country/state/place over a definite period (for example over 10 years) is called population growth.

Answer: (c) The way in which people are spread across a given area.

The population composition of a country tells about age profile, sex, literacy level, health condition, occupation and income level. Thus, the structure of the population is called population composition.

Reasons for quantitative changes :

• Population growth and
• Migration.

Quantitative changes happen mainly due to rate of population growth and migration of people. Moreover, proportionately less land area, condition of farmers, urbanization as well as social and economic reasons cause quantitative changes in population.

When the death rate is more than the birth rate, it will lead to de-growth in population. When the birth rate is equal to death rate, there will be no growth in population. When the birth rate is higher than death rate, it will lead to growth in population. The difference between birth rate and death rate is called natural growth rate of population.

With advancements in science and technology, food production has increased. Development in healthcare facilities has helped in reducing death rate. Due to this, the world population has grown very rapidly.

A population pyramid is a graphical representation of population composition. In a population pyramid, the total population is divided into various age groups, e.g. 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years, etc. For each age group, the percentage of the total population is subdivided into males and females.

The relative number of children (below 15 years) and that of the elderly (above 65 years) shows the relative number of dependents in the population. The relative number of people in the working age (between 15 and 65 years) shows the relative number of productive people.

Total number of people living at a definite place in a definite time period is called population.

1. Population 

2. Natural 

3. Seven 

4. Society 

5. Uneven 

6. Uneven 

7. Rapid 

8. Higher 

9. Higher 

10.Lower

Answer is D. Kerala

The ‘health of a person can be defined as the physical, mental, emotional, social, economic and spiritual well-being of a person. The best level of health helps in fostering the process of national development.

Census shows following information: 

• Growth rate of population 
• Literacy rate 
• Distribution of population 
• Gender ratio 
• Life expectancy

All those substances in our environment which are utilized to fulfill our needs are called resources. Man is capable of increasing the value of any substance by using his intelligence and technology. Thus, man not only makes new resources but he himself is an important resource.

The change in population of a country/state/place over a definite period (for example over 10 years) is called population growth. Population growth can be expressed in two ways,

i.e. relative growth and annual or decadal growth in terms of percentage. Population growth is usually expressed in terms of percentage.

India is at Second position in the world in terms of population.

Jaipur is the most populous district of Rajasthan.

Birth rate, Death Rate and Migration.

Some methods to control growth rate of population are as follows:

1. Limiting the family size by different methods of family planning. 

2. Increasing the minimum age for marriage. 

3. Increasing awareness about benefits of small family.

4. Improving healthcare facilities especially for children and mothers.

Following are the reasons for migration from rural areas to urban areas:

1. Growth in population in rural areas. 

2. Distribution of ancestral land results in plot size becoming smellier. 

3. Better employment opportunities in urban areas. 

4. Better facilities for education and healthcare in urban areas. 

The National Population Policy 2000 provides a policy framework to implement many programmes to control population growth. 

Some of the features of this policy are as follows: 

1. Free Education for Children below 14 years: This will help in improving literacy rate. An educated public would be in a better position to understand the benefits of smaller families. 

2. Reduce Child Mortality Rate: A higher rate of child mortality is often a motivational factor for couples to opt for more children. Better survival of children will change the mindset and will help in reducing population. 

3. Eradication of Disease through Vaccination: Free vaccines are given for children up to a certain age. This has helped in eradicating many diseases which could be easily prevented. This has helped in ensuring better survival of children. This will also helps in changing the mindset of opting for more children.

4. Encourage marriage at a higher age: Marriage at higher age helps in reducing the family size. Mature people are in a better position to understand the importance of a small family. 

5. Developing Better Facilities for Child And Mother Care: Such facilities help in ensuring better health for pregnant women and in ensuring safe child delivery. Moreover, various methods of sterilization have also helped in controlling the family size.

Correct Answer is: (B) China

A person’s health and welfare can be improved by limiting the size of the family. Keeping in mind this aspect, the Indian government introduced a universal programme of family planning in 1952. The Family Welfare Programme is working to encourage a responsible and well-planned parenthood. The National Population Policy 2000 is the result of planned efforts of many years.Various activities are under way in Rajasthan to ensure stability in population so that the problem of population can be tackled. Eligible couples are given the facilities of family welfare as per their convenience and sensibilities, and they are also being educated on this topic. Regular vaccination campaigns (Matri Shishu Swasthya Abhiyan and Mukhyamantri Panchamrit Abhiyan) are conducted so that pregnant women and children can be given proper care and nutrition.

This is done to reduce child and mother mortality rate. Jan Man gal Jor are ensuring the availability of means of family welfare under the Jan Mangal Yojana. Women have to play important role in family welfare. Hence, Women Health Centres are being augmented so that women in different areas should be made aware of and benefited from various Public Health & Family Welfare Programmes. Facilities for health and family welfare are made available in far flung areas under these programmes.

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer is: (B) 17

A. In Lakshadweep

Answer is C. 10 %

Answer is C. 62 %

Correct Answer is: (A) Jaipur

(C) Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh.

According to 2011 Census a person who is 7 years old or older and can write or read any one language is considered as a literate person. Literacy rate is expressed in terms of percentage. Literacy level is showing gradual improvement in our country. According to 2011 Census, the literacy rate in the country is 74.04%; out of which literacy rate among men is 82.14% and among women is 65.46%.

Correct Answer is: (B) Sikkim

Bihar state has the highest population density.

Correct Answer is: (C) Kerala

(A) Northern plains

(C) Between 60 to 70 thousand

Population Density: The average number of people living in per sq km of area is known as population density of that area.

As part of the National Population Policy, various programmes like nutritious food, pre-and-postnatal care of mother and child, providing clean drinking water, school health programmes, safeguarding children’s rights, etc. must reach the grass-root level.

Population density is low in deserts, mountainous and forest regions due to unfavourable conditions.