CLASS 10TH SOCIAL SCIENCE (GEOGRAPHY ) UNIT – 12 INDIAN POPULATION NOTES 2021 -22

UNIT – 12 INDIAN POPULATION

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers:

1. As per 2011 Census the total population of India was _________ crores. (121.01 )

2. The total population of India accounts for _________ percent of the world‟s population. (17.5%)

3. The most populous state in India is ___________. (Uttar Pradesh)

4. Among the Union Territeries __________ has the smallest population. (Lakshadweep)

5. In India ___________ state has the lowest density of population. (Arunachal Pradesh)

II.Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

1.What is population?

 The total number of people living in a particular area is called “population”.

2. During 1901 - 1921, population growth was slow.Why?

 The main reason was high death rates due to diseases, epidemics and lack of medical care

3. During 1921 to 1951 was considered as a period of moderate growth.Why?

 The main reason was decline in death rate due to control of epidemics, better health and sanitation facilities.

4. Which is the most populous state?

 Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state

5.Which state has the smallest population?

 Sikkim has the smallest population

6. What is density of population?

 The number of people per sq km is called density of population

7. Which state has highest density?

 Bihar has the highest density

8. Which state has lowest density?

 Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density

III. Answer the following questions:

1. What is meant by population?

 The total number of people living in a particular area is called “population”.

2. Define the term „density of population‟?

 The number of people per sq km is called density of population.

3. What are the main causes for the growth of population in India?

 High birth rate

 Low death rate

4. What is the impact of population growth in India?

 Unemployment

 shortage of food and malnutrition

 burden on civic and social amenities

 low percapita income

 slow economic development

 political unrest

 poverty

 low standard of living

 environmental pollution

5. Mention the main factors influencing the distribution of population in India.

 Physical features

 Climate

 Soils

 Industries and commerce

6. Explain the reasons for low density of population in India in some areas.

 The mountain and hilly terrains

 low temperature or semi arid climate

7. Explain the reasons for High density of population in India in some areas.

 fertile soil,

 transport and communication facilities

8. What are the reasons for High birth rate?

 marriage

 religious and social attitudes

 polygamy

 poverty

 illiteracy

 tropical climate

9. What are the reasons for Low death rate?

 improved medical facilities

 control of epidemics

 lower infant mortality

 spread of education

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