M.A./M.Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Geography
POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Draw a neat labeled diagram wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
De Jure census method is used in
U.S.A. U.K. U.S.S.R.
2 In hot desert area the density of population is low due to
temperature.
Low Medium High
3 According to Malthus theory Food grain increases in an ratio.
Geometrical Statistical Arithmetically
4 Crude death rate means number of deaths in a year per
population.
1000 10,000 100,000
5 According to national population policy, 2000, India's population will be
stabilized in
2035 2045 2055
6 of England is called as 'the father of demography'.
John Bruns John Clerk John Grant
7 population means the population of an area is too small for full
utilization of territory resources.
Under Optimum Over
Fill in the blanks: 07
R. C. Chandna (1984) has written the book entitled
The Indian census has been conducted regularly after every year.
The continent alone contributed more than half of the world's
population.
In the second stage of demographic transition the birth rate is high and
death rate is
population is that, which permits highest per capita income.
The child survival and state motherboard programme was initiated
during in India.
is the most populous country in the world
Q.2 Describe the density/distribution of population in the world. 14
Q.3 Critically examine the demographic Transition theory. 14
OR
Explain Malthus Theory of population growth in detail.
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Q.4 Answer the following questions in short. (Any two) 14
Write in brief on sources of population data.
Describe physical factors affecting on population distribution.
Explain factors affecting on fertility.
Write in brief on population policy in India.
Q.5 Write short notes. (Any two) 14
Over population
Occupational Structure
Mortality
Define population geography