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Flashcards on Indian Society: Population Issues and Policies
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What is the current population of India?
Approximately 1.3 billion
What are the major causes of overpopulation in India?
High birth rate, decline in death rate, lack of education, poverty
What are the negative effects of overpopulation in India?
Strain on resources, unemployment, poverty, increased crime rates
What is the National Population Policy of India?
A policy aimed at stabilizing the population growth rate
What are the measures taken by the government to control population growth?
Promotion of family planning, awareness programs, incentives for small families
What is the replacement level fertility rate?
The average number of children a couple needs to have to replace themselves
What is the importance of population control in India?
Sustainable development, improved standard of living, balanced resource utilization
What is the role of education in population control?
Education empowers individuals to make informed decisions about family planning
What is the age structure of the Indian population?
A large proportion of young people, indicating a potential demographic dividend
What are the challenges faced by India due to population growth?
Pressure on infrastructure, healthcare, environment, and social services
What is the concept of family planning?
The conscious decision of couples to control the number and spacing of children
What is the role of women empowerment in population control?
Empowered women tend to have fewer children and make conscious reproductive choices
What is the impact of population growth on the environment?
Increased pollution, deforestation, and depletion of natural resources
What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?
Sustainable population growth can contribute to economic development
What are the factors influencing population distribution in India?
Availability of resources, economic opportunities, and geographic factors
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What is the average number of children a couple needs to have to replace themselves?
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2.5
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3.5
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Which of the following is a major cause of overpopulation in India?
High birth rate
Low life expectancy
Equal distribution of resources
High literacy rate
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What is the purpose of the National Population Policy of India?
Encourage migration within the country
Stabilize population growth rate
Promote religious diversity
Increase fertility rate
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Which of the following is a measure taken by the government to control population growth?
Encouraging large families
Limiting access to contraception
Promoting family planning
Reducing female literacy
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What is the role of education in population control?
Empowering individuals to make informed decisions
Increasing birth rate
Promoting early marriage
Discouraging contraceptive use
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What is the age structure of the Indian population?
Predominantly elderly
Large proportion of young people
Uniform distribution across all age groups
Declining youth population
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What are the challenges faced by India due to population growth?
Pressure on infrastructure and social services
Decreased demand for resources
Reduced unemployment rates
Strengthened healthcare system
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What is the impact of population growth on the environment?
Increased pollution and deforestation
Preservation of natural resources
Balanced ecosystem
Decreased carbon emissions
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What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?
Population growth hinders economic development
Sustainable population growth can contribute to economic development
Population growth has no impact on economic development
Population growth leads to income inequality
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What are the factors influencing population distribution in India?
Availability of resources, economic opportunities, and geographic factors
Universal healthcare and education
Religious diversity
Gender equality
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