Demography is the systematic study of ______.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
The word demography comes from Greek origin and is composed of the two words where demos means ______ and graphein implying ______.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
The term Demography is of Greek origin and is composed of two words demos meaning ____________ and graphien implying ____________.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
____________ is primarily concerned with the measurement and analysis of the components of population change.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
There is a close relationship between disability and poverty. Identify the option that does not hold true in this context.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
How did the British try to understand the complexity of the caste system?
Concept: Variety of Methods
Cultural diversity can present tough challenges. Which of the following is not a reason for the same?
Concept: Introduction to the Challenges of Cultural Diversity
Kerala is beginning to acquire an age structure like that of the developed countries. Which of the following is true in this context?
Concept: Introduction to Change and Development in Rural Society
The main advantage of the survey is ______.
Concept: Variety of Methods
| Many of our cultural practices and patterns can be traced to our agrarian backgrounds. Structural and cultural changes are closely interrelated. Most of the New Year festivals in different regions of India celebrate the main harvest season. |
- "There is a close relationship between agriculture and culture." Give one reason to support the given statement.
- Name any two agriculture-related festivals.
Concept: Introduction to Change and Development in Rural Society
Explain the basic argument of the theory of demographic transition. Why is the transition period associated with a ‘population explosion’?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
Why did Malthus believe that catastrophic events like famines and epidemics that cause mass deaths were inevitable?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
What is meant by ‘birth rate’ and ‘death rate’? Explain why the birth rate is relatively slow to fall while the death rate declines much faster.
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
What are some of the rules that the caste system imposes?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
What changes did colonialism bring about in the caste system?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
In what sense has caste become relatively ‘invisible’ for the urban upper castes?
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
What is meant by the phrase ‘invisible hand’?
Concept: Sociological Perspectives on Markets and the Economy
How does a sociological perspective on markets differ from an economic one?
Concept: Sociological Perspectives on Markets and the Economy
In what ways is a market – such as a weekly village market – a social institution?
Concept: Sociological Perspectives on Markets and the Economy
How do caste and kin networks contribute to the success of a business?
Concept: Sociological Perspectives on Markets and the Economy
