Worksheet: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society | Sociology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Demography is the study of ____________ trends and processes.

Q2: The word "demography" is derived from the Greek terms "demos" (meaning "people") and "graphein" (meaning "describe"), which suggests that it is concerned with the description of ____________.

Q3: To conduct demographic studies, counting or enumeration procedures such as ____________ are used to systematically gather information on the population in a given territory.

Q4: Formal Demography employs statistical analysis of population data, such as overall population size, gender ratio, ratio of youth to working-age individuals, and ____________ distribution.

Q5: Malthusian Theory argues that human populations grow at a faster rate than the means of human subsistence, such as food, clothing, and other ____________ products.

Q6: Malthus asserts that the population will always outstrip the agricultural production growth, resulting in a perpetual state of ____________.

Q7: The Demographic Transition Theory identifies three basic stages of population increase: First Stage (Primitive Developing Nations), Second Stage (Developing Countries), and ____________ Stage (Developed Countries).

Q8: Population explosion occurs when ____________ rates are high and death rates are low.

Q9: The natural growth rate is the difference between ____________ and mortality rates.

Q10: India, the world's second most populous nation, had a population of ____________ billion as per the 2011 Census of India.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Demography is closely related to sociology.
Reason: Demography studies the structure and composition of a population.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The Malthusian Theory suggests that population growth follows a geometric pattern, while agricultural output increases in an arithmetic pattern.
Reason: According to Malthus, the only way to increase prosperity is by controlling population growth.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Demographic Transition Theory identifies three basic stages of population increase.
Reason: High birth rates in developing countries are attributed to the patriarchal nature of society.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Population explosion occurs when birth rates are high and death rates are low.
Reason: The natural growth rate is the difference between birth and mortality rates.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: India's National Family Planning Programme (NFPP) aimed to regulate population growth.
Reason: The mass sterilization campaign during the emergency in 1975-1976 required individual consent and signature for sterilization procedures.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What does "demography" mean, etymologically?

Q2: What methods are used to systematically gather information on a population in a given territory?

Q3: In which stage of the Demographic Transition Theory does a society experience extremely high rates of population growth?

Q4: What is the natural growth rate?

Q5: What is the key factor in maintaining the demographic dividend?

Q6: Which state in India has the highest literacy rate?

Q7: What is the population of India as per the 2011 Census?

Q8: What are the causes of famines according to Dr. Amartya Sen?

Q9: Why do individuals migrate from rural areas to urban areas?

Q10: What did the National Family Planning Programme (NFPP) aim to achieve?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the Malthusian Theory of Population Growth.

Q2: Describe the impact of the Demographic Transition Theory on societies.

Q3: Explain the concept of the demographic dividend and its significance.

Q4: Discuss the factors contributing to urban migration in developing countries.

Q5: Explain the role of literacy in maintaining the demographic dividend.

Q6: Discuss the impact of urbanization on social hierarchies in metropolitan areas.

Q7: Explain the key objectives of India's National Family Planning Programme (NFPP).

Q8: Discuss the impact of rural-urban migration on both rural and urban areas.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the historical context and evolution of demography as a field of study.

Q2: Explain the role of demographic data in formulating government policies, especially those related to economic growth and general welfare.

Q3: Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with the demographic dividend in developing countries.

Q4: Analyze the impact of technological advancements on demographic data collection and analysis.