Population – Very Short Answer Type Questions
Class 9
Social Science – Geography
Chapter 6: Population
Geography: Contemporary India – I
Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSAQs) based strictly on NCERT Ch.6 Population – CBSE Class 9 Exam Standard
CBSE Board Exam Focus – What to Expect
- Direct definition-based questions
- One-line reasoning questions
- Short concept-based factual questions
- Population distribution, density & growth concepts
- Data interpretation & terminology knowledge
Topic-wise Very Short Answer Type Questions – With Answers
1. Population Size
Q1. What is population?
Population refers to the total number of people living in a particular area at a given time.
Q2. What determines population size?
Births, deaths and migration determine population size.
Q3. Which data source gives population figures in India?
The Census of India provides population figures.
Q4. How often is the Census conducted in India?
Every 10 years.
Q5. What is the importance of population size?
It helps in planning resources, services and development policies.
2. Population Distribution by Numbers
Q6. What is population distribution?
It refers to how people are spread across different regions of a country.
Q7. Is population distribution even in India?
No, population distribution is highly uneven.
Q8. Name one region with very high population concentration.
The Northern Plains.
Q9. Why are plains more populated?
Because they have fertile soil, good climate and transport facilities.
Q10. Name one sparsely populated region of India.
The Himalayan region.
Q11. Give one physical factor affecting population distribution.
Climate.
Q12. Give one human factor affecting population distribution.
Industrialization.
Q13. Which areas attract low population?
Deserts, mountains and dense forest areas.
Q14. Which areas attract high population?
Agriculturally rich and industrially developed areas.
Q15. Name one socio-economic factor that affects distribution.
Availability of jobs.
3. Population Distribution by Density
Q16. What is population density?
It is the number of persons living per square kilometre.
Q17. Write the formula for population density.
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Area.
Q18. What does high density indicate?
It indicates more crowding and higher population pressure.
Q19. What does low density indicate?
It indicates sparse population and limited settlement.
Q20. Give one factor responsible for high population density.
Fertile land.
Q21. Give one factor responsible for low population density.
Harsh climate.
Q22. Why do coastal areas have higher density?
Because of trade, ports and employment opportunities.
Q23. Which state has very high population density?
Bihar (as per previous census trends).
Q24. Which state has very low population density?
Arunachal Pradesh.
Q25. What is the main limitation of population density?
It does not show internal population variations.
4. Population Growth
Q26. What is population growth?
It refers to the change in population over a period of time.
Q27. What are the major components of population growth?
Birth rate, death rate and migration.
Q28. What is birth rate?
Number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
Q29. What is death rate?
Number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
Q30. What is natural increase?
It is the difference between birth rate and death rate.
Q31. What is doubling time?
The time taken for a population to double at its current growth rate.
Q32. What reduces population growth?
Low birth rate and high death rate.
Q33. What increases population growth?
High birth rate and low death rate.
Q34. Give one effect of population growth.
Increased pressure on resources.
Q35. Why has death rate reduced in India?
Due to better healthcare, sanitation and nutrition.
5. Processes of Population Change
Q36. Name three processes of population change.
Births, deaths and migration.
Q37. What is migration?
Movement of people from one place to another.
Q38. What is in-migration?
When people move into a region.
Q39. What is out-migration?
When people move out of a region.
Q40. Give one push factor for migration.
Unemployment.
Q41. Give one pull factor for migration.
Better job opportunities.
Q42. Name the major type of migration in India.
Rural-to-urban migration.
Q43. Give one effect of migration on cities.
Increases population pressure in urban areas.
Q44. Give one effect of migration on rural areas.
Reduction in working-age population.
Q45. What factor reduces fertility rates?
Increase in female literacy.
Q46. What factor reduces mortality rates?
Improved medical facilities.
Q47. What is infant mortality rate?
Number of deaths of infants below one year per 1,000 live births.
Q48. What is the relationship between IMR and population growth?
Declining IMR increases population growth.
Q49. How does education influence population change?
Education reduces fertility and improves health, affecting population growth.
Q50. How does public health progress affect population?
It reduces mortality and increases life expectancy.
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