In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 9, titled "Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition", students explore the demographic patterns of the global population. The chapter discusses the spatial distribution of population, factors influencing population density, and the patterns of population growth. It also examines the composition of population based on age, gender, literacy, and occupational structure, highlighting the implications for development and resource management.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Geography Chapter 9 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition.
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Class 12 Geography Chapter 9 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Geography Chapter 9: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which of the following statements about population distribution in India are correct?
(A) Even spatial distribution of population in India is due to its close relationship with socio - economic, physical and historical factors
(B) The coastal plains and river plains have high population concentration
(C) The urban regions draw large number of migrants causing high population concentration
(D) India has highest density of population in the world
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (C) only (c) (C) and (D) only (d) (A) and (D) only
2. Which of the following help in getting better insight into the Human - Land ratio in terms of pressure of population on total cultivable land?
(a) Physiological density (b) Population density
(c) Relative density (d) Agricultural density
3. Agricultural density is calculated as____________.
(a) Number of small farmers/Net cultivable area (b) Total agricultural population/Net cultivable area
(c) Total population/Net cultivable area (d) Total land area/Net cultivable area
4. Arrange the following phases of population growth in India in a chronological order.
(A) Steady population growth (B) Population explosion
(C) Stagnant or stationary growth (D) Population growth slowing down gradually
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C), (A), (D), (B) (b) (C), (A), (B), (D) (c) (C), (B), (A), (D) (d) (C), (B), (D), (A
5. With respect to the population growth in India, arrange the following phases in a chronological order.
A. Period of steady growth B. Period of slowing down gradually
C. Period of population explosion D. Period of stationary growth
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, A, B, C (b) D, A, C, B (c) A. D, C, B (d) A, D, B, C
Class 12 Geography Chapter 9 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 9: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Analyse any three causes for uneven spatial distribution of population in India.
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- “The uneven spatial distribution of population suggests a close relationship between population and socio-economic and physical factors.” Analyse the statement.
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3. Examine the role of air transport in the promotion of international trade.
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- Examine any five factors which are responsible for population flow from rural to urban areas in India.
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- Why is Phase III (1951 – 1981) of growth of population referred to as the period of population explosion in India? Explain by giving any three arguments.
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 9: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition
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Sub Topics
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Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition
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9.1 Introduction
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9.2 Population Distribution
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9.3 Factors Influencing Population Density
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9.4 Patterns of Population Growth
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9.5 Age and Gender Composition
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9.6 Literacy and Occupational Structure
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9.7 Implications of Population Composition
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 9
In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 9, "Population: Distribution, Density, Growth, and Composition," students explore the spatial distribution and demographic patterns of the global population. The chapter emphasizes the factors affecting population density, growth rates, and the composition of the population. It provides insights into the implications of these patterns for development and resource management.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding demographic trends and their impact on economic and social development. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of population geography and its applications.
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