Download App

Geography Observe the following graph , chart or map and answer the question given below.

Population Part 2 · Maharashtra Board STD 12 Commerce / Arts (MSBSHSE - English Medium). 3 questions.

Questions

Observe the following graph , chart or map and answer the question given below.

Take a timed test

3 questions · self-marked practice — reveal the answer and mark yourself.

Question 15 Marks
Many countries are considering to increase retirement age.
Answer
  • Generally, retirement age is 60 years in most of the countries. People of this age come under non-productive or dependent age group.
  • In most of the countries life expectancy of population is increasing so old age population is increasing.
  • Due to high number of old age population government has to spend more on pension, retirement benefits, medical facilities etc.
  • Due to high life expectancy people can work for longer than just 60 years of age.
  • Therefore, many countries are considering to increase retirement age.
View full question & answer→
Question 25 Marks
Age structure affects economy of the country.
Answer
  • The economic development of the country depends upon number of people in young age, adult age and old age groups.
  • The population in young age group i.e., 0-15, are non-working and dependent population.
  • The population in old age group i.e., 60+, are also non-working and dependent population.
  • Larger percentage of old age population means more expenses on medical facilities.
  • The population in adult age group i.e., 16-59, are working population and there is more economic development of the country.
  • A greater proportion of young and old age group compared to adult age group leads to less economic development of the country.
View full question & answer→
Question 35 Marks
Causes of migration
Answer
There are various causes of migration of people from one area to another areas. The causes of migration can be classified into four categories namely physical, economic, social and political causes.
(i) Physical causes:
  • Sometimes there are changes in physical environment of some areas and people are forced to migrate.
  • Natural disasters like flooding, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunami, etc, create unfavourable physical environment, so people migrate from that area.
(ii) Economic causes:
  • Sometimes people migrate to other places for economic reasons.
  • If there is no employment opportunities or limited resources, people migrate to areas where job or business opportunities are available.
  • Some people even though they have recourses in their area migrate to other areas to improve their standard of living.
(iii) Social causes:
  • Sometimes people are compelled to migrate due to social problems.
  • Due to lack of education, health or medical facilities people migrate to other areas.
  • Some females migrate to husband and place of residence after marriage.
  • Sometimes people are victim of discrimination by certain groups, so people are forced to migrate.
(iv) Political causes:
  • Sometimes due to political instability or war conditions people feel unsafe so they move to other areas or countries.
  • For example: Many Pakistanis migrated to India after the partition.
View full question & answer→
Generate Paper FreeAll Population Part 2 topics