Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 41 – Population, Migration & Demographic Transition
Model Questions (Q801–820)
📊 Population Distribution
Q801. Analyse spatial distribution of population in India.
Answer: Indo-Gangetic plain shows high density due to fertile soil and irrigation, while desert and Himalayan regions remain sparsely populated.
Answer: Indo-Gangetic plain shows high density due to fertile soil and irrigation, while desert and Himalayan regions remain sparsely populated.
Q802. Examine factors influencing uneven population density.
Answer: Physical features, economic opportunities and urban growth determine regional variation.
Answer: Physical features, economic opportunities and urban growth determine regional variation.
Demographic Transition
Q803. Explain stages of Demographic Transition Model with Indian example.
Answer: India is transitioning from Stage III to Stage IV with declining fertility and mortality rates.
Answer: India is transitioning from Stage III to Stage IV with declining fertility and mortality rates.
Q804. Discuss demographic dividend and its regional variations.
Answer: Southern states are ageing, while northern states still experience youth bulge.
Answer: Southern states are ageing, while northern states still experience youth bulge.
Migration Patterns
Q805. Analyse rural-urban migration in India.
Answer: Employment opportunities and better services attract rural migrants to cities.
Answer: Employment opportunities and better services attract rural migrants to cities.
Q806. Examine inter-state migration trends.
Answer: Migration flows from BIMARU states to western and southern industrial states.
Answer: Migration flows from BIMARU states to western and southern industrial states.
International Migration
Q807. Discuss Indian diaspora and global migration.
Answer: Gulf countries and developed nations host large Indian migrant workforce.
Answer: Gulf countries and developed nations host large Indian migrant workforce.
Q808. Analyse remittances and regional development.
Answer: Kerala and Punjab benefit significantly from migrant remittances.
Answer: Kerala and Punjab benefit significantly from migrant remittances.
⚖ Population Policies & Challenges
Q809. Critically evaluate India’s population policy.
Answer: Focus shifted from population control to reproductive health and empowerment.
Answer: Focus shifted from population control to reproductive health and empowerment.
Q810. Examine ageing population challenges.
Answer: Rising elderly population increases healthcare and social security demands.
Answer: Rising elderly population increases healthcare and social security demands.
Advanced Population Expansion (Q811–820)
- Q811. Urbanisation and demographic transition.
- Q812. Migration and urban informal sector.
- Q813. Gender ratio and regional imbalance.
- Q814. Literacy and demographic change.
- Q815. Population and environmental pressure.
- Q816. Labour force participation trends.
- Q817. Internal displacement and disasters.
- Q818. Census data analysis approach.
- Q819. Population stabilisation strategies.
- Q820. Future demographic scenario of India.
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