Population Growth

Q. Write a note on literacy in Karnataka.

Q. What is the percentage increase in the population of Karnataka from 2001 to 2011 as per the census?

1. 25%
2. 5%
3. 20.56%
4. 15.67%

Q. ______ district has the smallest urban population.

1. Udupi
2. Kalaburagi
3. Kodagu
4. Bengaluru Urban

Q. In India, state 'X' ranks 9th in terms of population size. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is located in this state. According to the 2011 Census, the total population of 'X' is 6, 11, 30, 704.

Identify 'X'.

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu

Q. The population of region A was 2 lakhs, it changed to 4 lakhs in 2 years. This change in population for region A over 2 years is referred to as _____.

1. Increase in population
2. Population change
3. Decrease in population
4. Population growth

Q. If a population of 50 paramoecia present in a pool increases to 150 after an hour, what will be the growth rate of a population?

1. 50 per hour
2. 200 per hour
3. 5 per hour
4. 100 per hour

Q. What is meant by population growth?

Q. Census of two villages, A & B, were held in 2012 and then again in 2013. Village A saw absolute increase in Jain community population from 1135 in year 2012 to 1200 in year 2013. Village B saw absolute increase of 60 in Muslim community population in 2013, while in 2012 the population was 2100.

Which of the following statements are correct based on the above paragraph?

1. The absolute increase in Jain population in village A is 65.
2. The Muslim population in village B in 2013 is 2165.
3. The absolute increase in Jains of village A is higher than that of Muslims in village B over the said period.
4. The absolute increase in Jains of village A is lower than that of Muslims in village B over the said period.

Q. Which of the following is/are the reason(s) that has/have contributed to the controlled growth rate of the population in Karnataka?

1. Increased literacy rate
2. Awareness about family planning
3. Introduction of better medicines to cure diseases
4. Increased financial crisis

Q. Which of the following could be possible reasons for India becoming the country with the second-largest population in the world?

1. India is one of the smallest countries by area to live in.
2. There is no official birth control policy.
3. There is a lack of awareness about population control.
4. Rapid growth in the medical sector has reduced the death rate.

Q. Which of the following factors can be said to be the reason for the gradual decline in the rate of population growth in India since 1981?

1. Death rates have increased in India since 1981.
2. Rate of migration from the country has increased since 1981.
3. Birth rates have decreased gradually since 1981.
4. Birth rates have gradually increased but the death rates have decreased at a faster pace.