Q- Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
1. Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in:
(a) the areas of departure
(b) both the areas of departure and arrival
(c) the areas of arrival
(d) none of the above
Answer- (b) both the areas of departure and arrival
2. A large proportion of children in a population is a result of
(a) high birth rates
(b) high life expectancies
(c) high death rates
(d) more married couples
Answer- (a) high birth rates
3. The magnitude of population growth refers to:
(a) the total population of an area
(b) the number of persons added each year
(c) the rate at which the population increases
(d) the number of females per thousand males
Answer- (a) the total population of an area
4. According to the census 2001, a liberate person is one who
(a) can read and write his/her name
(b) can read and write any language
(c) is 7 year old and can read and write any language with understanding
(d) know 3 Rupees (reading, writing, arithmetic)
Answer- (c) is 7 year old and can read and write any language with understanding