Geography optional answer writing day-35 questions are based on population geography. GeoVillae is the geography online learning platform. G
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Chennai
- Kosi river
- Chilka lake
- Kadalundi bird sanctuary
- Netravati river
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Population density
- Life expectancy
- Age and sex structure
- Densely populated regions
- Population paradox
Q.3) Trace and account for the various trends of population growth in the world during the present century.(1991) (20 marks)
Q.4) Similarities in the population distribution of southern continents and reasons for the same. (2012) (15 marks)
Q.5) State the concept of ‘universal health coverage’. Examine the features of Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Reference
Kurukshetra November 2018
हिंदी सवाल 1
Q3
Good attempt. But lacks valuable datas/facts.
write growth rate, TFR, age-sex structure, literacy, density of population etc
link with demographic transition theory.
Q2
population density- population per unit area.
In simple terms population density refers to the number of people living in an area per kilometer square.
densely populated regions- Areas rich in resources (e.g. coal, oil, wood, fishing etc.) tend to densely populated e.g. Western Europe. not only agricultural prosperous regions.
Q4
Good attempt. try to infuse population geo terminlogies viz. densely populated, moderate, scattered etc.
The similarities in population distribution among southern continents and reasons
– moderately populated regions due to – cool temperate regions. example Brazil, Argentine, African countries, Australia
– scattered population due to the tropical savannas and Temperate grasslands where extensive grasslands supports ranching and lack of communication and continentality discourages dense population. example- Brazil, northern Australia, many parts of Africa.
– coastal areas are well developed and densely populated as compared to interiors- due to well developed port industries for exports. example- East coast of Australia, S. America and Africa.
– All the continents were once colonized hence, similarities in culture and social aspects. Rural-urban migration,
etc.
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