Q. Human resource refers to:
A). The number of animals in a region
B). The number and skills of people
C). Total land available for farming
D). Natural factors only
Answer: B). The number and skills of people
Explanation: Human resources mean people along with their skills, abilities and knowledge.
Q. Consider the following statements about population distribution:
1. Population distribution refers to how people are spread over the Earth.
2. Flat land with fertile soil generally has dense population.
3. Harsh climates like deserts and mountains usually have low population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D). D). 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All statements are correct; Geographical factors like landforms, climate, soil, water and availability of minerals affects population distribution.
Q. Almost three-quarters of the world’s population live in which two continents?
A). Africa and Europe
B). Asia and Europe
C). Asia and Africa
D). North America and South America
Answer: C). Asia and Africa
Q. Density of population is measured as:
A). Number of villages per district
B). Number of people living per sq. km
C). Births minus deaths
D). Number of workers in a region
Answer: B). Number of people living per sq. km
Explanation: It is calculated by dividing total population by total land area.
Q. According to the 2011 Census, the average population density of India is approximately:
A). 382 per sq. km
B). 450 per sq. km
C). 250 per sq. km
D). 500 per sq. km
Answer: A). 382 per sq. km
Explanation: As per 2011 Census, India’s population density was around 382 persons per sq. km.
Q. What is the average density of population of the world?
A). 51 persons per sq. km
B). 68 persons per sq. km
C). 59 persons per sq. km
D). 91 persons per sq. km
Answer: C). 51 persons per sq. km
Q. When did the population of the world become 6 billion?
A). 1974
B). 1987
C). 1999
D). 2000
Answer: B). C). 1999
Explanation: World population changes: 1804- 1 billion, 1959- 3 billion, 1999- 6 billion
Q. Match the following:
1. Birth Rate
2. Death Rate
3. Natural Growth Rate
A). Difference between number of births and deaths
B). Number of deaths per 1000 population in a year
C). Number of live births per 1000 population in a year
Options:
A). 1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – C
B). 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – A
C). 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A
D). 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – B
Answer: B). 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – A
Q. Migration refers to:
A). Movement of people from one place to another
B). Birth of new population
C). Death of population
D). Growth of population
Answer: A). Movement of people from one place to another
Explanation: Migration is the movement of people from one place to another for temporary or permanent settlement.
Q. International migration refers to:
A). Movement within a country
B). Movement between two countries
C). Seasonal movement for agriculture
D). Temporary migration within a city
Answer: B). Movement between two countries
Explanation: Crossing international borders constitutes international (external) migration
Q. Which are three main factors that cause population change?
A). Births, deaths and marriage
B). Births, deaths and migration
C). Births, deaths and life expectancy
D). Births, deaths and Age
Answer: B). Births, deaths and migration
Explanation: Crossing international borders constitutes international (external) migration
Q. Match the following:
1. Immigration
2. Emigration
A). People moving into a country from another country
B). People moving out of a country to settle in another country
Options:
A). 1 – A, 2 – B
B). 1 – B, 2 – A
Answer: A). A). 1 – A, 2 – B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding population change:
1. Population change includes natural growth and migration.
2. Natural growth is calculated as birth rate minus death rate.
3. Migration has no effect on population size.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A). 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Migration affects local population distribution; statement 3 is incorrect.
Q. What is a population pyramid?
A). Pattern of population distribution in large urban areas.
B). When the population density of an area is so high that people live in tall buildings.
C). A graphical presentation of the age, sex composition of a population.
D). A diagram showing population growth rate
Answer: C). A graphical presentation of the age, sex composition of a population.
Q. A population pyramid with a narrow base and wider top indicates:
A). Expanding population
B). Stable population
C). Declining population
D). Rapid population growth
Answer: C). Declining population
Explanation: A narrow base indicates fewer young people, meaning low birth rate and declining population.
Q. India’s population pyramid is generally of which type?
A). Expanding
B). Stable
C). Declining
D). Negative growth
Answer: A). Stable
Explanation: India has a broad base and narrow top, indicating a high proportion of young people and rapid population growth.
Q. Which statement is TRUE about Kenya’s population pyramid?
A). Base is narrow, top is broad
B). Base is broad, top is narrow
C). Base and top are equal
D). Top is broader than middle
Answer: B). Base is broad, top is narrow
Explanation: The pyramid has a broad base and narrow top, indicates high birth rate.
Q. What does the narrow base of Japan’s population pyramid indicate?
A). High proportion of children
B). Low birth rate
C). High fertility
D). Rapid population growth
Answer: B). Low birth rate
Explanation: A narrow base shows fewer young people, reflecting low birth and fertility rates.
Q. When was the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry of India created?
A). 1985
B). 1986
C). 1987
D). 1988
Answer: A). 1985
Explanation: The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in India was created in 1985 to oversee education, literacy, and skill development.
Q. When was Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched?
A). 2010
B). 2012
C). 2015
D). 2018
Answer: C). 2015
Explanation: PMKVY was launched in 2015 by the Government of India to train one crore Indian Youth from 2016 to 2020.