Practice Size And Growth Of India's Population (2.2) - The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

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Question 1.
What was India's population according to the 2011 census?
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Think back to the census data we discussed.
Question 2.
Explain what demographic transition is in simple terms.
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Consider the stages of population growth.
3Question 3.
What was India's total population in 2011?
- 1.1 billion
- 1.21 billion
- 1.5 billion
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Check back to the census mentioned.
4Question 4.
True or False: India's fertility rates are uniform across all states.
- True
- False
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Consider what we learned about regional differences.
Question 5.
Considering the historical context of epidemics, compare India's demographic shifts before and after 1921.
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Refer to the census data from before and after the indicated year.
Question 6.
How would you propose policies to manage high fertility rates in states like Bihar?
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Think about successful initiatives in other regions.

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