(1) National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 identified adolescents as one of the major sections of the population that need greater attention. (ii) Put greater emphasis on nutritional requirements, protection from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). (iii) Programmers to encouRead more
(1) National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 identified adolescents as one of the major sections of the population that need greater attention.
(ii) Put greater emphasis on nutritional requirements, protection from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
(iii) Programmers to encourage delayed marriage and child-bearing, education of adolescents about the risks of unprotected sex, making contraceptive services accessible and affordable, providing food supplement, nutritional services, strengthening legal measures to prevent child marriage.
The distribution of population in India is uneven. In the year 2001, the density was 324 persons per sq. km. It was, however, 904 persons per sq. km in West Bengal, to only 13 persons per sq. km in Arunachal Pradesh. The reasons for this disparities are us mentioned below: (i) Rugged terrain and unfRead more
The distribution of population in India is uneven. In the year 2001, the density was 324 persons per sq. km. It was, however, 904 persons per sq. km in West Bengal, to only 13 persons per sq. km in Arunachal Pradesh. The reasons for this disparities are us mentioned below:
(i) Rugged terrain and unfavorable climatic conditions are responsible for sparse population in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
(ii) Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils have influenced population densities in Assam and most of the peninsular states.
(iii )The flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall are responsible for high to very high population densities in the Northern plains and Kerala in the south.
(iv) Urbanisation also affects the population density in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
(v) Industrialisation to be responsible for increase in population in an area because people migrate to such place to seek employment and better work opportunities.
(i) There are three main processes of change of population : birth rates, death rates and migration. (ii) The natural increase of population is the difference between birth rates and death rates. (a) Birth rate: The natural increase of population is the difference between the birth rates and death rRead more
(i) There are three main processes of change of population : birth rates, death rates and migration.
(ii) The natural increase of population is the difference between birth rates and death rates.
(a) Birth rate: The natural increase of population is the difference between the birth rates and death rates. Birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of population growth change in India because birth rates have always been higher than death rates.
(b) Death rate: It is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the population growth change in India is the rapid decline in death rates.
(c) Migrations: The third component of population growth is migration which is the movement of people across regions and territories. It can be internal i.e., within the country or international i.e., between the countries. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population.
(d) Internal migration does not change the size of the population, but influences the distribution of population within the nation. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population
(a) The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country i.e., children, working age and aged. (b) There are three broad categories of the population in a country. These are as given below: (i) Children (generally below 15 years) : They are economicRead more
(a) The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country i.e., children, working age and aged.
(b) There are three broad categories of the population in a country. These are as given below:
(i) Children (generally below 15 years) : They are economically unproductive because they do not do any work to earn money. But they need food, clothing, education and medical care.
(ii) Working age (15-59 years): They are economically productive and biologically reproductive. They comprise the working population.
(iii) Aged (above 59 years) : Generally, they are retired people, but they can be economically productive. They may work voluntarily but they cannot be recruited for employment.
(c) It is an important basic characteristic of a population because the age of a person influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform. It determines the population’s social and economic structures. If the population of working age is more, the country may make rapid progress.
(a) Achievements: Health is wealth. It affects the process of development of a country. India has achieved significant improvements in the health conditions as mentioned below: (i) Death rate has declined tram 25 per 1000 population in 1951 to 6.1 per 1000 in 2001. (ii) Life expectancy at birth hasRead more
(a) Achievements: Health is wealth. It affects the process of development of a country. India has achieved significant improvements in the health conditions as mentioned below:
(i) Death rate has declined tram 25 per 1000 population in 1951 to 6.1 per 1000 in 2001.
(ii) Life expectancy at birth has increased from 36.7 years in 1951 in 6-4 6 years in 2001.
(b) Factors responsible for the achievements: These achievements are results of the following factors:
(i) Improvement in public health.
(ii) Prevention of infectious diseases.
(iii) Modern medj.cal techniques/practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
(c) There is still a lot to be done in this sphere because of the following problems:
(i) Per capita calorie consumption is much below the recommended levels.
(ii) Malnutrition still afflicts a large percentage of population.
(iii) Shortage of safe drinking water and basic sanitation amenities.
These problems need to be tackled through an appropriate population policy.
Describe National Population Policy 2000 regarding adolescents in India.
(1) National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 identified adolescents as one of the major sections of the population that need greater attention. (ii) Put greater emphasis on nutritional requirements, protection from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). (iii) Programmers to encouRead more
(1) National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 identified adolescents as one of the major sections of the population that need greater attention.
See less(ii) Put greater emphasis on nutritional requirements, protection from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
(iii) Programmers to encourage delayed marriage and child-bearing, education of adolescents about the risks of unprotected sex, making contraceptive services accessible and affordable, providing food supplement, nutritional services, strengthening legal measures to prevent child marriage.
Why is the distribution of population in Indian uneven? Explain with five examples.
The distribution of population in India is uneven. In the year 2001, the density was 324 persons per sq. km. It was, however, 904 persons per sq. km in West Bengal, to only 13 persons per sq. km in Arunachal Pradesh. The reasons for this disparities are us mentioned below: (i) Rugged terrain and unfRead more
The distribution of population in India is uneven. In the year 2001, the density was 324 persons per sq. km. It was, however, 904 persons per sq. km in West Bengal, to only 13 persons per sq. km in Arunachal Pradesh. The reasons for this disparities are us mentioned below:
See less(i) Rugged terrain and unfavorable climatic conditions are responsible for sparse population in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
(ii) Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils have influenced population densities in Assam and most of the peninsular states.
(iii )The flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall are responsible for high to very high population densities in the Northern plains and Kerala in the south.
(iv) Urbanisation also affects the population density in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
(v) Industrialisation to be responsible for increase in population in an area because people migrate to such place to seek employment and better work opportunities.
Describe the processes of population change.
(i) There are three main processes of change of population : birth rates, death rates and migration. (ii) The natural increase of population is the difference between birth rates and death rates. (a) Birth rate: The natural increase of population is the difference between the birth rates and death rRead more
(i) There are three main processes of change of population : birth rates, death rates and migration.
See less(ii) The natural increase of population is the difference between birth rates and death rates.
(a) Birth rate: The natural increase of population is the difference between the birth rates and death rates. Birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of population growth change in India because birth rates have always been higher than death rates.
(b) Death rate: It is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the population growth change in India is the rapid decline in death rates.
(c) Migrations: The third component of population growth is migration which is the movement of people across regions and territories. It can be internal i.e., within the country or international i.e., between the countries. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population.
(d) Internal migration does not change the size of the population, but influences the distribution of population within the nation. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population
What is age composition of a population? Describe its broad categories. What is its importance?
(a) The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country i.e., children, working age and aged. (b) There are three broad categories of the population in a country. These are as given below: (i) Children (generally below 15 years) : They are economicRead more
(a) The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country i.e., children, working age and aged.
See less(b) There are three broad categories of the population in a country. These are as given below:
(i) Children (generally below 15 years) : They are economically unproductive because they do not do any work to earn money. But they need food, clothing, education and medical care.
(ii) Working age (15-59 years): They are economically productive and biologically reproductive. They comprise the working population.
(iii) Aged (above 59 years) : Generally, they are retired people, but they can be economically productive. They may work voluntarily but they cannot be recruited for employment.
(c) It is an important basic characteristic of a population because the age of a person influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform. It determines the population’s social and economic structures. If the population of working age is more, the country may make rapid progress.
Write a note on the health of the population in India.
(a) Achievements: Health is wealth. It affects the process of development of a country. India has achieved significant improvements in the health conditions as mentioned below: (i) Death rate has declined tram 25 per 1000 population in 1951 to 6.1 per 1000 in 2001. (ii) Life expectancy at birth hasRead more
(a) Achievements: Health is wealth. It affects the process of development of a country. India has achieved significant improvements in the health conditions as mentioned below:
See less(i) Death rate has declined tram 25 per 1000 population in 1951 to 6.1 per 1000 in 2001.
(ii) Life expectancy at birth has increased from 36.7 years in 1951 in 6-4 6 years in 2001.
(b) Factors responsible for the achievements: These achievements are results of the following factors:
(i) Improvement in public health.
(ii) Prevention of infectious diseases.
(iii) Modern medj.cal techniques/practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
(c) There is still a lot to be done in this sphere because of the following problems:
(i) Per capita calorie consumption is much below the recommended levels.
(ii) Malnutrition still afflicts a large percentage of population.
(iii) Shortage of safe drinking water and basic sanitation amenities.
These problems need to be tackled through an appropriate population policy.