📘 Geography Optional – Paper I
Page 23 – Population Geography
Q1. Define Population Geography. Explain its scope. (10 Marks)
- Study of spatial distribution of population
- Demographic characteristics
- Migration & growth patterns
Q2. Discuss factors influencing population distribution. (15 Marks)
- Physical factors (climate, relief)
- Economic opportunities
- Political stability
Q3. Explain Demographic Transition Model (DTM). (15 Marks)
- Stage I – High birth & death rates
- Stage II – Population explosion
- Stage III – Declining growth
- Stage IV – Low growth
Q4. Differentiate between Population Growth and Population Explosion. (10 Marks)
| Population Growth | Population Explosion |
|---|---|
| Steady increase | Rapid, uncontrolled increase |
| Manageable | Strain on resources |
Q5. Explain Population Density and its types. (10 Marks)
- Arithmetic density
- Physiological density
- Agricultural density
Q6. Discuss Migration and its types. (15 Marks)
- Internal migration
- International migration
- Push & pull factors
Q7. Explain Age-Sex Pyramid and its types. (10 Marks)
- Expanding
- Stable
- Declining
Q8. Discuss Urbanisation trends in developing countries. (10 Marks)
- Rural-urban shift
- Informal settlements
- Infrastructure pressure
Q9. What is Human Capital? Explain its importance. (10 Marks)
- Education & skills
- Productivity enhancement
- Economic growth driver
Q10. Evaluate India’s demographic challenges. (15 Marks)
- Population ageing
- Regional imbalance
- Employment generation
- Demographic dividend
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