Description : (i) Define index of concentration. (ii) How is it useful in the study of population? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Index of concentration is the proportion of the population living in each state or union territory to the total population of India. (ii) Index concentration is a very useful method to understand the uneven nature of distribution ... for U.P. in 2001 was : \(rac {166}{1027} \) x 100 = 16.16
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : State two reasons for the concentration of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for the concentration of sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh are : (i) Availability of fertile alluvial soil which is rich in lime and potash for the growth of sugar cane. (ii) It is densely populated and provides cheap labour and huge market.
Description : (i) What is the present population of India? (ii) With reference to the percentage of world population, state India’s position in the world. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) According to the census 2011, the population of India was 1.21 billion and it can be estimated that the present population of India will be more than 1.21 billion. (ii) India’s position in the world is second with reference to the world population.
Description : What is Index or key on a map? Why is Index an important component of a map. -Geography
Last Answer : Index or key symbol used to represent any feature is called index. The index is an important component and represents all the features shown on a map. Various colours and symbols are used in the index, e.g. blue colour for water bodies, green for lowlands, etc.
Description : ‘Some countries of the world have a high Human Development Index’. Try to find out reasons for such a scenario. -Geography
Last Answer : The reasons why some countries of the world have a high Human Development Index are: (a) Pattern of government expenditure on the social sector, that is, how much is being spent ... in these countries is not very high. Providing education and healthcare is an important government priority.
Description : Explain three reasons as to why there is a large concentration of iron and steel plants in the Chota Nagpur region. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for large concentration of iron and steel plant in Chota Nagpur Region : (i) Availability of raw iron ore (ii) Availability of coal (iii) Availability of cheap labour
Description : Mention two reasons for the concentration of steel plants in the Chota-Nagpur Plateau region -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for the concentration of steel plants in the Chota Nagpur plateau region are : – (i) Availability of iron ore and coal. (ii) Cheap labour available from Bihar and Jharkhand.
Description : Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Sex composition is a very important demographic attribute of population. Separate data for males and females is important for various types of planning and for other demographic characteristics such as ... in society. Only then India can look forward for the overall development of the country.
Description : Explain any three factors that influence the spatial distribution of population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The three factors are : 1. Terrain: The plains have encouraged higher density of population as compared to mountain region. The steep slope of the Himalayas restrict the availability of land ... rural folk. Urban areas provide vast scope for employment in industries, trade, transport and services.
Description : Mention the Period of Stagnant Population and Period of Population Explosion in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Period of stagnant population —1901-1921 Period of population explosion — 1951-1981.
Description : How do socio-economic factors determine the distribution pattern of population in India? Discuss. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Evolution of settled agricultural development. (ii) Pattern of human settlement. (iii) Development of transport network. (iv) Industrialisation and urbanisation
Description : What is the density of population of India according to 2011 census? -Geography
Last Answer : 382 person per sq km.
Description : Name the important cities with high density of population in South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Most of the population of South America is concentrated in big cities and ports like Buenes Aires, Rio-de-Janerio, Valparaiso, Sao Paulo etc., Density of population is mainly found in the coastal belt.
Description : Density of population in Australia is low. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : The distribution of population in Australia is uneven and sparse. It is a country with very low density of population. The average density is only 3 persons per sq.km. It is because ... continent is covered by desert and semi desert. In Australia urban population is more than rural population.
Description : Differentiate between natural growth of population and migratory growth of population. -Geography
Last Answer : Natural Growth of Population 1. The difference between natural birth-rate and death rate is called natural growth of population. 2. It is prevalent in developing countries. Migratory Growth of ... is called the migratory growth of population. 2. It is mostly seen in developed countries.
Description : Define density of population. What is India’s density of population as per the 2011 census ? -Geography
Last Answer : Density of population is a ratio of total population to the total area of the country or a part of it. \(Density\, of\, Population = rac{ Total\,Population}{Total\,area}\) India’s density of population as per the 2011 census is 382 persons per sq. km.
Description : What is the difference between arithmetic density of population and physiological density of population? -Geography
Last Answer : Arithmetic Density of Population Physiological Density of Population Total population/total area Total population/net cultivated area
Description : What are the two negative impacts of the high percentage of non-working population on the Indian economy ? -Geography
Last Answer : The two negative impacts are : 1. Low Economic Progress: Due to a large number of people being unemployed, there is poverty and low standard of living. 2. Poor Social Welfare: It corresponds to a high burden of youth dependency on Indian economy.
Description : What are the two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region ? -Geography
Last Answer : The two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region are : 1. The large scale migration of people from the surrounding ... People migrate to urban areas because of availability of better educational facilities especially that higher education.
Description : Delhi has a population density of 9,340 persons per sq. km. which is much higher than the national average of 325 persons per sq. km. Explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : According to 2011 census, Delhi's population density is 11,297 persons per km2 . The high population density is mainly owing to the large-scale in migration that was taken place. Delhi, being ... such as IT, hotels, banking, media and tourism has absorbed the migrants resulting in high density.
Description : Define population growth and population growth rate. -Geography
Last Answer : Population growth means the difference between the natural birth rate and death rate of an area/country When the birth rate is higher than the death rate it is called positive growth because the ... two points of time is expressed in percentage and is described as the growth rate of population.
Description : Mention four effects of a rapidly growing population on development. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Fast growing population has its own implications because it nullifies all achievements in economic and social spheres and is largely responsible for environmental degradation. 2. It is ... suffers from hunger, starvation and malnutrition and does not have access to proper healthcare.
Description : Write the remark which was made by George B Cressey about the population of Asia. -Geography
Last Answer : “Asia has many places where people are few and few place where people are very many.”
Description : Divide the population of the world into two groups on the basis of residence. How they differ from each other? Explain any two points of difference. -Geography
Last Answer : (A) World's population can be divided into categories on the basis of residence:- (i) Rural population (ii) Urban population (B) Rural population and urban population differ ... in primary activities whereas in urban areas majority of working population is engaged in non-primary activities.
Description : How the availability of water and land forms influence the distribution of population in the world? Explain with examples. -Geography
Last Answer : There are many factors influencing the distribution of population availability of water and landforms are of them. (i) Availability of Water: An important factor for life, people, on all ... tend to be less populated. Ganga plains are densely populated whereas Himalayas are scarcely populated.
Description : Explain any live causes for stagnant growth of India’s population from 1901 to 1921. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) This period is referred to as a period of stagnant growth because Growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. (ii) Both the birth rate and death rate were ... others. (v) Both the birth rate and death rate were high. Keeping the rate of increase low.
Description : Explain with examples the occupational structure of India’s population -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The occupational composition of India's population which means engagement of an individual in farming, manufacturing trade, services or any kind of professional activities. (ii) About 58.2% ... The spatial variation of work participation rate in different sectors in the country is very wide.
Description : Which are the two natural components of population growth in the world? -Geography
Last Answer : Birth rate and Death rate.
Description : Name two countries with medium density of population of Europe. -Geography
Last Answer : Norway and Sweden.
Description : One type of agriculture produces only food crop for sustaining the high population and domestic animals. Name the farming type. -Geography
Last Answer : Intensive subsistence farming produces only food crop for sustaining the high population and domestic animals. It is characterized by small land holdings which are cultivated by the farmer and his ... labour. Often farming is further intensified by the use of fertilizers and artificial irrigation.
Description : Which of the following programs sponsored by central government aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, -Geography
Last Answer : Correct answer is (b) Haryali
Description : Relate the most important factor responsible for high density of population found in Katanga-Zambia Plateau located in Africa: -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Availability of Copper in abundance
Description : If a country is having large proportion of young population, it would mean (a) High Birth rate and the population is youthful. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) High Birth rate and the population is youthful
Description : The human lens: a. has a higher refractive index in the nucleus than the cortex b. contains a higher potassium concentration than the aqueous c. contains a higher concentration of sorbitol in diabetic patient than normal population d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The maximum concentration of scheduled caste population is in the – (1) Indo-Gangetic Plains (2) North-East India (3) Western Coast (4) Eastern Coast
Last Answer : (1) Indo-Gangetic Plains Explanation: More than one-fifth (21.09 per cent) of the total Scheduled Caste population of the country is found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by West Bengal (11.07 ... ). These nine states together contribute 76.89 per cent of the Scheduled Caste population of the country.
Description : What is the fractional index scale ?
Last Answer : When the distances of two places on a map and the distances of those two places on the surface are expressed in the form of fractions , it is called a fractional scale.
Description : (i) Define tourism. (ii) State any two advantages of tourism in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Travelling to less disturbed or polluted natural areas with a view to study, admire and enjoy the beautiful aspects of a place along with the wild plants and animals and the cultural ... : 1. It helps to improve infrastructure. 2. Development of local handicrafts and cultural activities.
Description : State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Irrigation is necessary in India because of : 1. Uneven distribution of rainfall. Rainfall is confined to short duration of 3-4 months in the rainy season. The rest of the year is more or ... Crops like rice, jute, sugarcane require large amounts of water, which can be met only through irrigation.
Description : (i) State how rainfall and temperature influence the vegetation type in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climate : Rainfall and temperature influence the vegetation to a great extent. In India, regions receiving rainfall over 200 cm with high temperatures have tropical evergreen type of ... is a lack of transport facilities. Thus, these forests do not encourage the exploitation economically.
Description : (i) Name the largest cotton producing state in India. (ii) What are the geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Gujarat. (ii) Temperature: 20°C to 30°C. Rainfall: 50 cm to 100 cm.
Description : State any two advantages of railways in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Advantages of Railways in India : (i) It forms a major employment sector as lakhs of people are dependent on railways for their livelihood. (ii) Railways serve as the cheapest mode of ... long distances. (iii) Railways serve as the principle mode of transport for both freight and passengers.
Description : Name any two physical divisions of India and state two characteristic features of each. -Geography
Last Answer : Himalayas and Peninsular Plateau are the two physical divisions of India : Himalayas 1. It is a young fold mountain of soft rocks. 2. Most of the rocks are sedimentary. 3. Himalayas are ... -moving and are of low gradients with shallow river valleys. 4. It was formed during Precambrian era.
Description : Name the major state in India and its one centre for the production of the following : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Mica: Andhra Pradesh Centre: Nellore (ii) Petroleum : Gujarat Centre: Ankleshwar
Description : Name the mineral for which Chhattisgarh is the only producing state in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Answer is: Tin
Description : State the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India. -Geography
Last Answer : 8°4′ North to 37°6′ North latitude and 68°7′ East to 97°25′ East longitude.
Description : (i) What is Star shaped pattern of settlement ? Name a state in India where this pattern of settlement is generally found. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) When streets emerge from a common center, a Star-shaped pattern of settlement takes place. Tamil Nadu is an example of this type of settlement. (ii) The Slum Act of 1956 ... lack of ventilation, poor sanitary facilities, all conspiring to promote slum life which defies health and morals.
Description : Name a major industrial region of India and state any three factors that are responsible for the growth of this region. -Geography
Last Answer : Mumbai-Pune Industrial region is a major industrial hub of India. Three factors responsible for the growth of this industrial region are : (i) The region is well ... engineering goods, oil refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizers, shipbuilding and automobile industries are also developed.
Description : State two significant factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two significant factors influencing the location of aluminium industry are the availability of bauxite as the production of 1 MT of aluminium requires 6 MT of bauxite and 18573 kwh of ... and electricity are the two most significant factors which influence the localization of this industry.
Description : State any two advantages of tourism in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The two advantages of tourism are : (i) It helps in improving infrastructure. (ii) Development of local handicraft and cultural activities.