According to 2001 census, the total population of India.
102.7 crores
68.38 crores
60.10 crores
54.10 crores
A.
102.7 crores
Mention India's population distribution in terms of densities with reasons.
India's population distribution:
(i)The average population density of India in the year 2001 was 324 persons per sq km and varies from, 904 persons per sq km in West Bengal to only 13 persons per sq km in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rugged terrain and unfavourable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in these areas.
(ii)Assam and most of the Peninsular states have moderate population densities.
Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils have influenced population densities in these areas.
(iii)The Northern Plains and Kerala in the south have high to very high population densities because of the flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.
What are the implications of high growth of population in India?
The implication are :
(i)High growth of population has led to shortage of foodgrains in many areas.
(ii)Housing conditions are becoming poor compelling People to live in slum areas.
(iii)Rapid increase in population leads to unemployment. Migration of people from over-populated rural areas has added to unemployment.
Distinguish between Productive and Dependent population.
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Productive Population |
Dependent Population |
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(i) Persons engaged in any useful productive occupations constitute productive population. (ii)These persons are also called working population. (iii)Generally the persons between 15 to 60 years age group belong to it. (iv)These persons contribute something to economic activities and earn their living. (v)About 54% of total population of India is productive population. |
(i)Persons who no longer contribute directly to an economic activity constitute dependent population. (ii) These persons are also called non-workers. (iii)Generally persons above 60 years and children below 15 years belong to this group. (iv)These persons depend upon workers for their living. These are unemployed persons. (v)About 67% of the total population of India is dependent population. |
Explain the policy frame work provided by NPP 2000.
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