Social Science SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(3 Mark)

1. It is the point of reference from where all other elements are observed.
2. Resources, calamities, disasters-all are meaningful only in relation to human beings.
3. Good health is related to a disease-free population and a healthy population is always an asset to a country.

The population of a country is used for several things:

1. The building of public buildings ie schools hospitals etc.
2. Housing development.
3. Future employment and where the deficits would be.
4. The population of a country indirectly impacts on immigration from other countries.
5. Population is the backbone of country.

The Population of Rajasthan according to the 2011 census stands at about 68 million, making it the 8th most populated state in India. The state makes up about 5.6% of the country's population a figure.