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Question 12 Marks
In India, 0.52 % of the population are migrants. What is the actual number of people who have migrated to India?
Answer
According to Census 2011, the population of India was nearly 121 crore. In India, 0. 52 % of the population are migrants. Thus, according to Census 2011, the actual number of people who have migrated to India is nearly 629,200.
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Question 22 Marks
As per the population Census of 2011, the population of India is 121 crores. For domestic use, the per capita requirement per day is 50 litres of water. Taking this into account, what would be the total amount of water requirement in India for domestic purpose only.
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  1. As per the Population Census of 2011, the population of India is. 121 crores?
  2. For domestic use, the per capita requirement per day is 50 litres of water.
  3. Taking this into account, the total amount of water requirement in India for domestic purpose only, will be nearly 6050 crores litre.
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Question 32 Marks
Even though area wise Rajasthan is a large state, the population is less. Which geographical factors may be responsible for this?
Answer
The amount of rainfall is comparatively less in the state of Rajasthan. The Thar desert is located in the western part of the state of Rajasthan. Therefore, even though area wise Rajasthan is a large state, the population is less.
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Question 42 Marks
What are the problems in areas of low population densities?
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The following are the problems in areas of low population densities:
  1. Shortage of labour supply
  2. Low levels of demand for various goods and services
  3. Under utilization of resources, etc.
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Question 52 Marks
What are the problems in areas of high population distribution?
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The following are the problems in areas of high population distribution:
  1. Increased level of water, air, sound and soil pollution.
  2. Traffic jam
  3. Shortage of residential areas
  4. Increased criminal tendencies, etc.
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Question 62 Marks

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Since the past two centuries, the size of family is decreasing. But inspite of this the population of the country is increasing. Find out why is this happening.
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1. Since the past two centuries, the death rate in India has reduced to a great extent. On the other hand, since the past two centuries, the birth rate in India has reduced negligibly. Therefore, since the past two centuries, the size of family is decreasing. But in spite of this the population of country is increasing.
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Question 72 Marks
What measures can be taken to strike a balance in the sex ratio?
Answer
The following measures can be taken to strike a balance in the sex ratio:
  1. Increasing literacy rate of females.
  2. Increasing employment opportunities for women.
  3. Eradicating evil social customs.
  4. Launching government schemes of women empowerment.
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Question 82 Marks
How do imbalanced sex ratios affect the society?
Answer
Imbalanced sex ratios affect the society as follows:
  1. Increased problems in society, workplace, etc.
  2. Increased crimes against women.
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Question 92 Marks
Classify Male, Adolescent, Illiterate, Children, Unemployed, Infants, Literate, Rural, Working population, Urban, Female, Old, Young, Dependent population and Adult into the following categories:
  1. Sex
  2. Age
  3. Rural
  4. Urban
  5. Literacy
  6. Productive population.
Answer
  1. Sex: Male, Female
  2. Age: Adolescent, Children, Infants, Old, Young, Adult
  3. Rural: Rural
  4. Urban: Urban
  5. Literacy: Illiterate, Literate
  6. Productive population: Unemployed, Working population, Dependent population.
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Answer in brief - Geography STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip