Chapter 2: The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth

Important Questions

1. Define Natural Growth of Population.

2. Define Crude Birth Rate.

3. There are a number of areas with high population density in the world. Why does this happen?

4. Explain the concept of Possibilism with suitable examples.

5. Why do people migrate in large number from rural to urban areas in India?

Sample Questions

1. Discuss impact of population change.

2. How is the mortality rate of a region affected? Explain any four push factors responsible for emigration.

3. Explain any three ‘push’ and any two ‘pull’ factors that influence the migration of population in the world.

4. Describe any three characteristics of the first stage of Demographic Transition Theory.

5. Discuss the factors influencing the distribution and density of population in the world.