CBSE Class 9 Social Science Population Worksheet

MCQs

Question. Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in
(a) The area of departure
(b) Both the area of departure and arrival
(c) The area of arrival
(d) None of the above
Answer : B

Question. The magnitude of population growth refers to
(a) The total population of an area
(b) The number of persons added each year
(c) The rate at which the population increases
(d) The number of females per thousand males
Answer : B
 

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Discuss the major components of population growth.
Answer : Birth rate, death rate and migration are the major components of population growth. A higher birth rate; coupled with a lower death rate leads to population growth. International migration can lead to population growth of more number of people are coming from other countries than the number of people going outside the country.

Question. How is migration a determinant factor of population change?
Answer : Migration within the country is called internal migration, while that between two countries is called international migration. Internal migration has no change on population size but it changes the population composition of a particular area.
International migration can lead to a growth or degrowth in population; depending on the degree of immigration and emigration.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Distinguish between population growth and population change.
Answer : Population growth is about increase or decrease in the population. Population change is about changes in population composition; like age structure, sex ratio, literacy rate, occupational structure, etc.

Question. What are the advantages of having a healthy population?
Answer : A healthy population helps in building a productive workforce for the country.
Even the non-productive age group needs to be healthy to reduce the burden of healthcare. Healthy children would grow into healthy adults and would be able to contribute better in the economy. Healthy elders would mean less strain on the resources.

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