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.
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