Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator, to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society, at a given time. The sex ratio in India has always remained unfavourable for females. The sexRead more
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator, to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society, at a given time. The sex ratio in India has always remained unfavourable for females. The sex ratio of India in 1951 was 946 females per 1,000 males and in 2001, it
declined to 933 females per 1,000 males.
(i) Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with 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 (aboveRead more
(i) Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with 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): They can be economically productive, though they may have retired. They may be working voluntarily, but they are not available for employment through recruitment.
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country. (i) It is one of the most basic characteristics of population. (ii) To an important degree, a person's age influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform. (iii) Consequently, thRead more
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country.
(i) It is one of the most basic characteristics of population.
(ii) To an important degree, a person’s age influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform.
(iii) Consequently, the number and percentage of a population found within the children, working age and aged groups are notable determinants of the population’s social and economic structure.
(i) In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the push factor in rural areas. (ii) There are adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in the rural areas. (iii) The pull of the city in terms of increased employment opportunities and better living conditions also lRead more
(i) In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the push factor in rural areas.
(ii) There are adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in the rural areas.
(iii) The pull of the city in terms of increased employment opportunities and better living conditions also leads to migration.
(iv) Migration is an important determinant of population change.
(v) It changes not only the population size but also the population composition of the ur-ban and rural population in terms of age and sex composition.
The three main processes of change of population are-birth rates, death rales and miglarion. (i) Birth rate: It is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because in India, birth rates have always been higher than the death rates. (ii) Death rate:Read more
The three main processes of change of population are-birth rates, death rales and miglarion.
(i) Birth rate: It is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because in India, birth rates have always been higher than the death rates.
(ii) Death rate: It is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the rate of growth of the Indian population has been the rapid decline in the death rate.
(iii) Migration: Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between countries).
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways: (i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later pRead more
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways:
(i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later population. It is referred to as the ‘absolute increase’.
(ii) Annual Growth Rate. When the rate or pace of population is studied in per cent per annum. If increase is 2 percent, i.e., there was an increase of two persons for every 100 persons in the base population. This is referred to as the annual growth rate.
According to the Census 2001 data: (i) UP with a population size of 166 million people is the most populous state of India. (ii) The Himalayan state of Sikkim has a population of just about 0.5 million and Lakshadweep has a population of only 60 thousand people. (iii) Almost half of India's populatiRead more
According to the Census 2001 data:
(i) UP with a population size of 166 million people is the most populous state of India.
(ii) The Himalayan state of Sikkim has a population of just about 0.5 million and Lakshadweep has a population of only 60 thousand people.
(iii) Almost half of India’s population live in just five states: (a) UP (b) Maharashtra, (c) Bihar, (d) West Bengal and (e) Andhra Pradesh.
(i) It is the point of reference from where all other elements are observed. (ii) Resources, calamities, disasters are all meaningful only in relation to human beings. (iii) Their number, distribution, growth and characteristics or qualities provide the basic background for understanding and appreciRead more
(i) It is the point of reference from where all other elements are observed.
(ii) Resources, calamities, disasters are all meaningful only in relation to human beings.
(iii) Their number, distribution, growth and characteristics or qualities provide the basic background for understanding and appreciating all the aspects of the environment.
(i) People are important for the development of the economy and society. (ii) People make and use resources. They themselves are resources, but with varying quality. (iii) Coal was nothing but a piece of rock, until people were able to invent technology to obtain it and make it a 'resource'.
(i) People are important for the development of the economy and society.
(ii) People make and use resources. They themselves are resources, but with varying quality.
(iii) Coal was nothing but a piece of rock, until people were able to invent technology to obtain it and make it a ‘resource’.
When is a person considered poor?
A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given 'minimum level' necessary to fulfill basic needs.
A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls
See lessbelow a given ‘minimum level’ necessary to fulfill basic needs.
What is sex ratio? How is it calculated?
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator, to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society, at a given time. The sex ratio in India has always remained unfavourable for females. The sexRead more
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator, to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society, at a given time. The sex ratio in India has always remained unfavourable for females. The sex ratio of India in 1951 was 946 females per 1,000 males and in 2001, it
See lessdeclined to 933 females per 1,000 males.
What are the three broad categories of division of population on the basis of their economic structure?
(i) Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with 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 (aboveRead more
(i) Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with food, clothing, education and medical care.
See less(ii) Working age (15-59 years): They are economically productive and biologically reproductive. They comprise the working population.
(iii) Aged (above 59 years): They can be economically productive, though they may have retired. They may be working voluntarily, but they are not available for employment through recruitment.
What is age composition? How does it affect the population’s social and economic structure?
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country. (i) It is one of the most basic characteristics of population. (ii) To an important degree, a person's age influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform. (iii) Consequently, thRead more
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country.
See less(i) It is one of the most basic characteristics of population.
(ii) To an important degree, a person’s age influences what he needs, buys, does and his capacity to perform.
(iii) Consequently, the number and percentage of a population found within the children, working age and aged groups are notable determinants of the population’s social and economic structure.
Give reasons for how migration plays a significant role in changing the composition and distribution of the population.
(i) In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the push factor in rural areas. (ii) There are adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in the rural areas. (iii) The pull of the city in terms of increased employment opportunities and better living conditions also lRead more
(i) In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the push factor in rural areas.
See less(ii) There are adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in the rural areas.
(iii) The pull of the city in terms of increased employment opportunities and better living conditions also leads to migration.
(iv) Migration is an important determinant of population change.
(v) It changes not only the population size but also the population composition of the ur-ban and rural population in terms of age and sex composition.
What are the three main processes of change of population?
The three main processes of change of population are-birth rates, death rales and miglarion. (i) Birth rate: It is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because in India, birth rates have always been higher than the death rates. (ii) Death rate:Read more
The three main processes of change of population are-birth rates, death rales and miglarion.
See less(i) Birth rate: It is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because in India, birth rates have always been higher than the death rates.
(ii) Death rate: It is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the rate of growth of the Indian population has been the rapid decline in the death rate.
(iii) Migration: Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between countries).
What do you mean by growth of population? How is it calculated?
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways: (i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later pRead more
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways:
See less(i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later population. It is referred to as the ‘absolute increase’.
(ii) Annual Growth Rate. When the rate or pace of population is studied in per cent per annum. If increase is 2 percent, i.e., there was an increase of two persons for every 100 persons in the base population. This is referred to as the annual growth rate.
What do you know about the size and distribution of India’s population on the basis of the 2001 Census?
According to the Census 2001 data: (i) UP with a population size of 166 million people is the most populous state of India. (ii) The Himalayan state of Sikkim has a population of just about 0.5 million and Lakshadweep has a population of only 60 thousand people. (iii) Almost half of India's populatiRead more
According to the Census 2001 data:
See less(i) UP with a population size of 166 million people is the most populous state of India.
(ii) The Himalayan state of Sikkim has a population of just about 0.5 million and Lakshadweep has a population of only 60 thousand people.
(iii) Almost half of India’s population live in just five states: (a) UP (b) Maharashtra, (c) Bihar, (d) West Bengal and (e) Andhra Pradesh.
How is population a pivotal element in social studies?
(i) It is the point of reference from where all other elements are observed. (ii) Resources, calamities, disasters are all meaningful only in relation to human beings. (iii) Their number, distribution, growth and characteristics or qualities provide the basic background for understanding and appreciRead more
(i) It is the point of reference from where all other elements are observed.
See less(ii) Resources, calamities, disasters are all meaningful only in relation to human beings.
(iii) Their number, distribution, growth and characteristics or qualities provide the basic background for understanding and appreciating all the aspects of the environment.
What is the importance of people in this world?
(i) People are important for the development of the economy and society. (ii) People make and use resources. They themselves are resources, but with varying quality. (iii) Coal was nothing but a piece of rock, until people were able to invent technology to obtain it and make it a 'resource'.
(i) People are important for the development of the economy and society.
See less(ii) People make and use resources. They themselves are resources, but with varying quality.
(iii) Coal was nothing but a piece of rock, until people were able to invent technology to obtain it and make it a ‘resource’.