NCERT MCQ CLASS – 12 | SOCIOLOGY | CHAPTER- 2 | THE DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE OF INDIAN SOCIETY | EDUGROWN |

In This Post we are  providing  CHAPTER 2 THE DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE OF INDIAN SOCIETY NCERT MCQ for Class 12 SOCIOLOGY which will be beneficial for students. These solutions are updated according to 2021-22 syllabus. These MCQS  can be really helpful in the preparation of Board exams and will provide you with a brief knowledge of the chapter.

NCERT MCQ ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE OF INDIAN SOCIETY

QUESTION: 1

When did the first census take place in India ?

• A.1951
• B.1881
• C.1921
• D.1872

Solution:

While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo, but the first complete census was taken in 1881.

QUESTION: 2

Which year is called the ‘Demographic divide’ in India ?

• A.1881
• B.1901
• C.1921
• D.1951

Solution:

1921 census shows negative growth rate due to increase in death rate because of influenza epidemic of 1918 – 19.

QUESTION: 3

Which period is referred to as the period of population explosion ?

• A.1901 -1921
• B.1921 – 1951
• C.1951 – 1981
• D.1981 – 2001

Solution:

It was fertility induced growth period just after Independence.

QUESTION: 4

Which is the state with maximum sex ratio in India ?

• A.Uttar Pardesh
• B.Kerala
• C.Punjab
• D.karnataka

Solution:

Kerala is the state with maximum sex ratio

.QUESTION: 5

Which is the state with minimum sex ratio in India ?

• A.Chandigarh
• B.Delhi
• C.Haryana
• D.Punjab

Solution:

Haryana is state with minimum sex ratio.

QUESTION: 6

The Changing age structure offers a demographic dividend for India. Identify from the following choices, the relevant age range that alllows for demographic dividend.

• A.0 – 14
• B.15 – 64
• C.64 – 75
• D.75 & above

Solution:

15 – 64 range is usaually known as WAP (Working Age Population) that allows demographic dividend.

QUESTION: 7

What are the salient demographic feature of India’s Population ?

• A.Growth rate of Population
• B.Uneven distribution Population
• C.Age Composition
• D.All of the above

Solution:

All above factors combined forms the features of Indian demography.

QUESTION: 8

Thomas Robert malthus most influential writing was titled ________.

• A.An eassy on populatin growth
• B.Population and food growth
• C.An Essay on the principle of population 
• D.The Limitation of Man

Solution:

The Theory of Population is given by malthus in his book.

QUESTION: 9

According to Malthus, Population growth occurs which means that the population increases according to its birth rate.

• A.Proportionally
• B.Gemetrically
• C.Arithmetically
• D.Expediently

Solution:

Malthus proved that population rises gemetrically (i .e. like 2,4,8,16,32) where on the other hand food grains rise arithmetically (i .e. like 2,4,6,8,10)

QUESTION: 10

Positive checks on population growth can Include:-

• A.Warfare
• B.Famine
• C.Disease
• D.All are correct

Solution:

Positive checks are things that may shorter the average lifespan such as, disease, warfare, famine & poor living condition.

QUESTION: 11

Natural Change and _____ are the two factors that affect population change for a particular area.

• A.Zero Population Growth
• B.Migration
• C.Death Rate
• D.None of these

Solution:

other than natural change in Birth rate and Death rate, what changes the no. of Popuation of an area is migration.

QUESTION: 12

India has roughly what Percentage of the world’s population ?

• A.17 %
• B.2.8 %
• C.21 %
• D.2.4 %

Solution:

The world’s two most populated countries, China and India, together constitute about 36% of the world’s population. Africa is the second most populated continent, with around 1.34 billion people, or 17% of the world’s population.

QUESTION: 13

The dependent Population comprises of –
(i) Elderly People
(ii) Women & Children
(iii) Unemployed Person
(iv) Artisans & Rural People

• A.1 & 3
• B.1,3 & 4
• C.1 & 2
• D.1, 2, & 3

Solution:

Elderly People, women and children are often described as liability in many countries. 

QUESTION: 14

Consider the following statements and indentify the right ones –
(i) According to the Malthusian Theory, supply of food grains increase in geometric progression.
(ii) The population grows in arithmetic progression.

• A.I only
• B.II only
• C.Both
• D.None

Solution:

As per malthus population grows geometrically whereas food grains grow arithmetically.

QUESTION: 15

Consider the following statement and identify the right ones –
(i) Malthus supported population control ton ensure balance between population and availability of food grains.
(ii) He advocated ‘unethical’ means to control population.

• A.I only
• B.II only
• C.Both
• D.None

Solution:

He advocated ethical means to control Population like self control, marriages etc.