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Explain the two types of Demography.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
Which of the following statements is true in the scenario of high fertility rate?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
Malthus's theory of population growth was a rather pessimistic one. It was challenged by theorists."Justify the statement.
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
"Sometimes the city may be preferred for social reasons." Enumerate these social reasons.
Concept: Rural-urban Differences
Which of the following stages, as per the Theory of Demographic Transition, is that of high population growth?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
“Considering from an urban point of view, the rapid growth in urbanization shows that the town or city has been acting as a magnet for the rural population.” Choose the incorrect statement about urbanization in India?
Concept: Rural-urban Differences
City offers relative anonymity to those migrating to it. What do you mean by relative anonymity?
Concept: Rural-urban Differences


Based on the given Population Pyramids of India for the year 2026 and 2050, answer the following questions.
- What is demographic dividend?
- What do you infer, on comparing the given graphics for the age group of 55-59 and 60-64
- What, according to you, are the implications of this inference?
Concept: Age Structure of the Indian Population
Which of the following makes the Dominant Castes dominant?
- small population
- land rights
- intermediate caste
- the decisive role in regional politics
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
The ______ family is often seen as symptomatic of India.
Concept: Family and Kinship
Not all of the changes in Social Institutions brought about by the British were intended or deliberate. Give an example to justify the statement.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Assertion (A): Caste groups are endogamous, i.e. marriage is restricted to members of the group.
Reason (R): Membership in a caste involves strict rules about marriage.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e. Castes almost always have subcastes and sometimes sub- castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a ______.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Which of the following is true for caste system?
- Hierarchy
- Achieved status
- Segmental division
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Which of the following makes dominant caste dominant?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Very often family is a site of bitter conflicts. Give two reasons to justify the statement.
Concept: Family and Kinship
Identify the two sets of principles used to understand the caste system. Define any one set.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Which term is applicable to foreigners, slaves and conquered people?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Which of the following reasons are responsible for the invisibility of the caste system in the upper castes and upper middle class?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
The post independent Indian state‟s caste considerations had some contradictions. Elucidate on these contradictions.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
