In developing countries , the population pressure increases in so

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91.

LIST I

(State)

LIST II

(Rate of Literacy % at 2011 Census)

(a) Uttarakhand (i) 69.7
(b) Chhattisgarh (ii) 70.0
(c) Tamil Nadu (iii) 60.2
(d) Gujarat (iv) 73.4
  • a-i , b-ii , c-iii , d-iv

  • a-ii , b-iii , c-iv , d-i

  • a-iii , b-iv , c-i , d-ii

  • a-iv , b-iii , c-ii , d-i


92.

Which one of the following stages of demographic transition model predicts " a -high birth but a low death rate " ?

  • First stage

  • Second stage

  • Third stage

  • Late-second stage


93.

ASSERTION (A) : Physical factors provide only a partial and deterministic explanantion of geographical rdistribution of population.

REASON (R) : Man is by no means passive in his choice of areas for settlement and everywhere demonstrates an ability to exercise some control over his environment.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • (A) is correct , but (R) is false.

  • (A) is false , but (R) is correct.


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94.

In developing countries , the population pressure increases in some parts due to immigration . Such parts are characterized by 

  • Low cost of living

  • More suitable climate

  • Large employment opportunities

  • Accessibility


C.

Large employment opportunities


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95.

Which one of the following migration types contributes most to population movement in India ?

  • Rural to Rural

  • Urban to Rural

  • Rural to Urban

  • Urban to Rural


96.

Which one of the following States recorded the lowest population density in India at 2011 Census ?

  • Sikkim

  • Arunachal Pradesh

  • Nagaland

  • Mizoram


97.

In India which of the following criteria applied in defining a town has varied from census to census in recent decades ?

  • DEnsity of population

  • Total population

  • Administrative status

  • Working population


98.

Which one of the following arrangements of States in descending order of literacy rates according to 2011 Census is correct ?

  • Kerala , Mizoram , Tripura , Goa

  • Kerala , Goa , Mizoram , Tripura

  • Goa , Kerala , Tripura , Mizoram

  • Mizoram , Tripura , Kerala , Goa


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99.

The number of children dying in the first year of their birth per thousand live birth in a year is called 

  • Death rate

  • Standardised mortality rate

  • Infant mortality rate

  • Life expectancy rate


100.

The percentage of Aged population (60+) to the total population in India lies between

  • 2-5

  • 5-10

  • 10-12

  • 12-15


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