KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Class 10 Social Science Indian Population Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers

I. Fill In The Blanks With Suitable Answers:

Question 1.
As per the 2011 Census, the total population of India was crores.
Answer:
121.01

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 2.
The total population of India accounts for percent of the world’s population.
Answer:
17.5%

Question 3.
The most populous state in India is
Answer:
Uttar Pradesh (19.95 crores)

Question 4.
Among the Union Territories has the smallest population.
Answer:
Lakshadweep

Question 5.
In India state has the lowest density of population.
Answer:
Himachal Pradesh

II. Discuss In Groups And Answer The Following.

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 1.
What is meant by the population?
Answer:
The total number of people living in a particular area is called “Population”.

Question 2.
Define the term ‘density of population’?
Answer:
The total number of people per sq km is called density of population.

Question 3.
What are the main causes for the growth of population in India?
Answer:
The main reasons for the growth of population are:
(i) High birth rate,
(ii) Low death rate.

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 4.
What is the impact of population growth in India?
Answer:

  • Unemployment
  • Shortage of food and malnutrition
  • Burden on civic and social amenities
  • Low per capita income
  • Slow economic development
  • Political unrest
  • Poverty
  • Low standard of living
  • Environmental pollution etc

Question 5.
Mention the main factors influencing the distribution of population in India.
Answer:
Physical features, climate, soils, Resources industries and commerce are the main factors influencing the distribution of population in India.

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 6.
Explain the reasons for low density of population in India in some areas.
Answer:

  • The mountain and hilly terrains
  • Low temperature
  • Semi-Arid climate
  • Political and Social conditions

Class 10 Social Science Indian Population Additional Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions:

Question 1.
It is not a reason for High birth rate
a) High birth rate
b) Early marriage
c) Tropical climate
d) Family planning
Answer:
d) Family planning

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 2.
Low death rate is involves
a) Medical facilities
b) Lower infant mortality
c) Spread of education
d) All the above points
Answer:
d) Ail the abo ve points

Question 3.
Lowest density of population is in
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Goa
c) Sikkim
d) Manipura
Answer:
a) Arunachal Pradesh

Question 4.
The main reasons for medium population density
a) Social and economic conditions
b) Irrigation facilities
c) Mineral resources
d) Climatic condition
Answer:
c) Mineral resources

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 5.
These soils attract more population
a) Alluvial Soil
b) Mountain Soil
c) Black Soil
d) Fertile Soil
Answer:
d) Fertile Soil

Question 6.
During 1901 – 1921 population growth was slow because
a) High death rates
b) Lack of nutritious food
c) Illiteracy
d) High infant mortality
Answer:
a) High death rates

Question 7.
The growth rate of population was very high from 1951 – 1991 because
a) Medical facilities were increased
b) Spread of better health facilities
c) Fall of death rate and birth rate continued
d) Religious and social attitudes
Answer:
c) Fall of death rate and birth rate continued

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Question 8.
Among the union territories, this state has the highest density of population
a) Uttarpradesh
b) Delhi
c) Bihar
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
b) Delhi

Question 9.
The northern great plains and the western coastal plains are an example to
a) Areas of high density
b) Areas of medium density
c) Areas of average density
d) Areas of low density
Answer:
a) Areas of high density

Question 10.
This factor is not affecting on distribution of population
a) Resources
b) Political conditions
c) Climate
d) Physical features
Answer:
b) Political conditions

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Two Marks Questions

Question 1.
Write a note on growth of population in India.
Answer:

  • At the beginning of the last century, during 1901-1921 population growth was slow,
  • The period form 1921 to 1951 was considered as a period of moderate growth.
  • The growth rate of population was very high from 1951 – 1991. The population has almost trebled itself.
  • However the growth rate started declining from 1981 onwards. It declined from 24.7% in 1981 to 17.64% in 2011.

Question 2.
Which measures are taken to control growth of population?
Answer:

  • The family planning
  • Women welfare projects
  • Publicity and advertisements
  • Creating awareness among the rural people etc

Question 3.
Which factors influence on Density of population?
Answer:

  • The distribution of population in India is uneven. This is due to varied geographical and cultural factors.
  • The sparsely populated areas are the Himalayan region, central highlands, Thar deserts and Islands.
  • On the other hand the densely populated areas are located the Gangetic plain. Coastal plains urban and industrialized areas.

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

Three Marks Questions

Question 1.
Which are the zones of density of population? Explain briefly.
Answer:
On the basis of population density, India can be divided into 3 zones.

1) Areas of high density: The northern great plains and the western and eastern coastal have the high density of population in India. It includes Bihar (1102), West Bengal, Uttar pradesh, Haryana. Punjab. Industrial, commercial and urban areas have high density of population.
Ex:

  • Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune etc

2) Areas of medium density: These areas have a density of 251-500 persons per km. Most of the areas are located in Peninsular India.
Ex:

  • Jharkhand, Assam, Goa.

KSEEB Solutions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 12 Indian Population

3) Areas of Low density: The area with less than 250 persons per km2 comes under this zone.
Ex:

  • Madhya Pradesh. Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The mountain and hilly terrains, low temperature or semi-arid climate are responsible for low population density.