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Population & Demography

55 questions in Geography.

Asked in 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997

2002 · Q47GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)3 1 4 2
  2. (b)1 3 2 4
  3. (c)3 1 2 4
  4. (d)1 3 4 2
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Official answer(c) 3 1 2 4

1999 · Q75GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one of the following is the most widely accepted reason for this?

  1. (a)Kerala has made the highest investment in family planning
  2. (b)Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India
  3. (c)Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policies
  4. (d)The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age group
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Official answer(c) Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policies

1999 · Q81GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities. Largest Religious Minorities 1. Buddhists 2. Christians 3. Jains 4. Muslims 5. Sikhs The original map is not available for this question.

  1. (a)A-5, B-1, C-3, D-2
  2. (b)A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
  3. (c)A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2
  4. (d)A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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Official answer(c) A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2

1999 · Q101GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

Assertion (A): According to statistics, more female children are born each year than male children in India. Reason (R): In India, the death rate of a male child is higher than that of the female child.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false, but R is true