Characteristics of a Population

Q.

_____ is the study of human populations in terms of size, density, location, age, gender, race, occupation, and other statistics.

1. Political science

2. Sociobiology

3. Demography

4. Environmental studies

5. Behavioral ecology

Q. The statistical study of human population in an area is called .

1. biography
2. demography
3. ethnography
4. ecology

Q. The 'Year of great divide' with regard to population growth in India is?

1. 1911
2. 1921
3. 1947
4. 1971

Q.

Statistical study of human population.

Enter 1 word only.

__

Q.

Natural disasters and catastrophes are density independent factors.

1. False

2. True

Q.

what is negative population growth?

Q.

The increase in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time is:

1. Density of population

2. Age composition

3. Population growth

4. Absolute population

Q. Match List I (Period) with List II (Growth rate of India's population) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Q. Name the statistical study of the human population of a region.

Q.

The difference between birth rate and death rate is called

1. Population explosion

2. Growth rate

3. Percentage growth

4. Exponential growth

Q. Name the statistical study of the human population of a region.

Q.

Give technical terms for the following:

Statistical study of the human population.

Q.

The unchecked population growth can be picturized in a pattern of ___ progression.

1. arithmetic or geometric

2. harmonic

3. arithmetic

4. geometric

Q.

__ growth curve shows sudden increase in population in ideal conditions.

1. J shaped

2. S shaped

3. straight

4. U shaped

Q.

The increase in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time is:

1. Age composition

2. Absolute population

3. Density of population

4. Population growth

Q.

Which of the following is not a density-dependent factor?

1. Birth rates

2. Death rates

3. Dispersal

4. Natural disasters

Q. In a population of 1000 individuals 360 belongs to genotype AA, 480 to Aa and the remaining 160 to aa. Based on this data, the frequency of allele A in the population is

1. 0.4
2. 0.5
3. 0.6
4. 0.7

Q. Read the following snippet and answer the question that follows:
In 1961, earth tremors began to disturb the islanders. Then, a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of the entire population. They were housed at a camp near Southampton.
What is the meaning of the word 'evacuation' as used in the above snippet?

1. Voyage
2. Mass departure
3. Trek
4. Expedition