D. R. Khullar solutions for Geography [English] Class 12 ISC chapter 9 - Demographic Attributes [Latest edition]

Write the main differences between rural and urban populations.

“India's population is mostly rural.” Elaborate this statement by giving three suitable examples.

Discuss the trend of urbanisation with special reference to post-independence India.

Study the table given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. In which census year was the urban population percentage the lowest?
2. In which census year was the urban population percentage the highest?
3. In which two consecutive census years was the difference between the urban population percentage the highest?
4. Compare the proportionate increase in percentage of urban population during the periods 1901 to 1961 and 1961 to 2011.
5. Give two reasons for the growth of urban population in India.

What is the sex ratio?

Answer this question in one or two paragraphs:

Write a note on the sex ratio in India.

“Indian population is male-dominated”. Give three reasons to support this statement.

“Sex ratio in India has been generally declining since 1901.” Critically examine the above statement and give three reasons for the declining trend.

What is the special feature of the age-structure of Indian population?

Mention two consequences of the age structure of the Indian population.

Study the table given below and name the two states:

1. one which has the highest percentage of male population in the age group of 15-29 years, and
2. the other having the highest percentage of female population in the age group of 60 years and above.

Compare these figures with those of India as a whole and draw appropriate conclusions.

India: Age Structure of Population

Define a literate person.

Describe the significance of literacy.

What is meant by literacy rate?

Distinguish between crude literacy rate and literacy rate.

Define participation rate.

Define main worker.

Define marginal worker.

Explain the difference between main worker and marginal worker.

Name the four main categories of workers as mentioned in the 2011 census and describe the workers engaged in these categories.

Describe the rural-urban composition of the population.

Discuss the regional variations in the level of urbanisation in India.

What is the sex ratio?

Mention any two reasons for the low sex ratio in India.

What is meant by literacy rate?

Describe the literacy trends in India.

Discuss the regional variations in literacy in India.

Explain the difference between main worker and marginal worker.

Write a brief account of the working population in India.

Write a brief account of the occupational structure of Indian population as described by the census of India.

On the outline map of India, locate and label the following:

1. A state with the highest level of urbanisation.
2. A state with the highest percentage of rural population.
3. A state with the highest sex ratio.
4. A state with the lowest sex ratio.
5. A state with the highest literacy rate.
6. A state with the lowest literacy rate.

Name the most urbanised state of India.

Name the least urbanised state of India.

What is a metropolis?

Which state has the highest percentage of urban population? Give one reason.

Which state has the lowest percentage of urban population? Give one reason.

Why is India’s population said to be a ‘young’ population?

Mention any two reasons for the low sex ratio in India.

Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas? State two reasons.

Define Literacy Rate.

How is the Literacy Rate related to the growth rate of the population?

Define the term sex ratio.

Mention any two reasons for the low sex ratio in India.

What are the two negative impacts of the high percentage of the non-working population on the Indian economy?

Distinguish between crude literacy rate and literacy rate.

Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas? State two reasons.

Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India.