ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Name one scheme launched by the government of India that works towards generating awareness and improving the efficiency of welfare services meant for women in the country.

What is the most effective way to show the age and sex structure of a population?

Explain the diagram of a population pyramid. Also show the three types of pyramids.

Why is it important to study the population?

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______ refers to the number of people living in a unit area of space.

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Sex ratio of 940 means there are ______ girls for every ______ boys.

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The sex ratio is usually unfavourable in those countries where ______ is widespread.

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The average sex ratio in the world is ______ females to every 1000 males.

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______ in Europe has the highest sex ratio with 1179 females for every 1000 males.

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______ shaped population pyramid indicates rapid population growth.

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Not being able to have babies or produce young ones is called ______.

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In India 69% population is rural and 31% ______.

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______ is also known as human capital flight.

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Both the ______ factors and the ______ factors are responsible for brain drain.

What does brain drain mean?

Give two positive effects of brain drain.

What are the causes of brain drain?

What are the negative impacts of brain drain?

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In India, 60 cities have been selected as ______.

State whether the following is true or false

Mumbai is one of the 20 cities selected as Smart Cities.