Question 1

An enumeration or counting of a population is referred to as
A)vital statistic
B)census
C)fertility rate c
D)growth rate

Accepted Answer

A census is the process of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. This term is used specifically for the comprehensive enumeration of a population at a specific point in time.

Question 2

Records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, gathered through a registration system maintained by governmental units, are referred to as
A)census
B)demography
C)vital statistics
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Vital statistics specifically refer to the records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that are collected through a registration system maintained by governmental units.

Question 3

__________ is the change from high birthrates and death rates to relatively low birthrates and death rates.
A)demographic transition
B)growth rate
C)demographic rate
D)morbidity

Accepted Answer

Demographic transition refers to the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country or region develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system. This process is typically associated with an overall decline in population growth rates.

Question 4

Which one of the following has higher population density as compared to India?
A)canada
B)india
C)china
D)bangladesh

Accepted Answer

Bangladesh has a significantly higher population density compared to India. While India has a high population density, Bangladesh, with its smaller land area and large population, ranks among the most densely populated countries in the world.

Question 5

What is the average sex ratio of India as per 2001 census?
A)900
B)933
C)923
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The average sex ratio of India as per the 2001 census was 933 females per 1000 males.

Question 6

India occupies ---------- rank among the population of the different countries of the world?
A)a. third
B)first
C)fourth
D)second

Accepted Answer

India is ranked second in terms of population among the countries of the world, following China.

Question 7

Name the state having highest percentage of literacy level?
A)west bengal
B)punjab
C)kerala
D)maharashtra

Accepted Answer

Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, consistently ranking at the top in the country's census and surveys on literacy.

Question 8

Which is the year that experienced great demographic divide in the history of population?
A)1751
B)1921
C)1931
D)1911

Accepted Answer

1921 is known as the year of the great demographic divide because it was the last year in which the death rate exceeded the birth rate in England and Wales, marking a significant shift in population dynamics.

Question 9

The time span for the official enumeration of population to carry out census?
A)1 years
B)10 years
C)2 years
D)5 years

Accepted Answer

The official enumeration of population to carry out census typically occurs every 10 years. This decennial schedule is followed by many countries, including the United States, to gather detailed population and housing information.

Question 10

Who was the exponent of optimum population theory ?
A)malthus
B)edwin cannan
C)adam smith
D)amarthyasen

Accepted Answer

Edwin Cannan was the exponent of the optimum population theory, which suggests that there is an ideal population size at which a country or region can achieve the highest standard of living for its inhabitants.

Question 11

The term "development"
A)is useful because it is unambiguous - everyone understands what the word means.
B)is highly contested and embodies the politics of the user.
C)is change towards in a desired direction
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term "development"
A)is useful because it is...

Question 12

If both fertility and mortality decline, then:
A)proportion of dependent children will increase
B)proportion of active population will increase
C)proportion of dependent aged will increase
D)proportion of dependent aged will decrease

Accepted Answer

If both fertility and mortality decline, the proportion of dependent aged will increase. This is because the number of people living to old age will increase, while the number of children being born will decrease.

Question 13

Largest component of internal migration in India is:
A)rural urban migration
B)urban rural migration
C)marriage migration
D)rural migration

Accepted Answer

Rural-urban migration is the largest component of internal migration in India. This is because people are moving from rural areas to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, education, and healthcare.

Question 14

Who has said that 'Democracy is concerned with the behaviour or the aggregate and not with the behaviour of individual'
A)donald j bogue
B)peter r cox
C)h strenford
D)w g barclay

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who has said that 'Democracy is concerned...

Question 15

Who postulated that fertility increases in response to the progress of society?
A)herbert spencer
B)corrado gini
C)e m hoover
D)c p blacker

Accepted Answer

Herbert Spencer postulated that fertility increases in response to the progress of society.

Question 16

Human population can:
A)exist apart from cultural interaction
B)exist a part from social interaction
C)exist a part from social-cultural interaction
D)not exist apart from social-cultural interaction

Accepted Answer

Humans are inherently social beings, and their existence is deeply intertwined with social and cultural interactions, which are essential for survival, development, and identity formation.

Question 17

Low birth rate and pregnancy wastage in the population are primarily due to:
A)traditional practices
B)maternal malnutrition
C)female illiteracy
D)insufficient health care

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low birth rate and pregnancy wastage in...

Question 18

Who gave the concept of social capillarity?
A)a bose
B)l wirth
C)l dumont
D)r k mukherjee

Accepted Answer

The concept of social capillarity was given by the French sociologist Louis Dumont.

Question 19

The term 'political socialization' was used by:
A)herbert hayman
B)herbert spencer
C)almond powell
D)easton and dannis

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term 'political socialization' was used by:
A)herbert...

Question 20

The scientific study of population is known as ---------------
A)population studies
B)demography
C)population science
D)gerentology

Accepted Answer

Demography is the scientific study of population, focusing on structure, dynamics, and patterns.

Quiz 1: Population Studies and Demographics

An enumeration or counting of a population is referred to as

Records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, gathered through a registration system maintained by governmental units, are referred to as

__________ is the change from high birthrates and death rates to relatively low birthrates and death rates.

Which one of the following has higher population density as compared to India?

What is the average sex ratio of India as per 2001 census?

India occupies ---------- rank among the population of the different countries of the world?

Name the state having highest percentage of literacy level?

Which is the year that experienced great demographic divide in the history of population?

The time span for the official enumeration of population to carry out census?

Who was the exponent of optimum population theory ?

The term "development"

If both fertility and mortality decline, then:

Largest component of internal migration in India is:

Who has said that 'Democracy is concerned with the behaviour or the aggregate and not with the behaviour of individual'

Who postulated that fertility increases in response to the progress of society?

Human population can:

Low birth rate and pregnancy wastage in the population are primarily due to:

Who gave the concept of social capillarity?

The term 'political socialization' was used by:

The scientific study of population is known as ---------------