Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
(i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in
(a) The area of departure |
(c) Both the area of departure and arrival |
(b) The area of arrival |
(d) None of the above |
(ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of
(a) high birth rates |
(c) high death rates |
(b) high life expectancies |
(d) more married couples |
(iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to
(a) The total population of an area |
(b) The number of persons added each year |
(c) The rate at which the population increases |
(d) The number of females per thousand males |
(iv) According to the Census 2001, a “literate” person is one who
(a) Can read and write his/her name |
(b) Can read and write any language |
(c) Is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding |
(d) Knows the 3 ‘R’s (reading, writing, arithmetic) |