In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 2, titled "The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society", students explore the population dynamics of India, focusing on its size, composition, and distribution. The chapter delves into topics like birth and death rates, migration, literacy levels, and age structure. It emphasizes the significance of understanding population trends for effective planning and development.
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 Sociology Chapter 2 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society.
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Class 12 Sociology Chapter 2 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 Sociology Chapter 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which of the following statements is true in the scenario of high fertility rate?
(a) It takes more time to reach the replacement level.
(b) It takes less time to reach the replacement level.
(c) It does not impact the replacement level.
(d) The impact on replacement level cannot be determined.
2. Match List - I with List - II.
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List - I
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List - II
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(A) Population Momentum
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(I) Voluntary action to reduce population growth
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(B) Demographic Dividend
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(II) Large cohort of women at reproduction age
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(C) Population Pyramid
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(III) Group data in terms of gender and age
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(D) Preventive Check
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(IV) Higher proportion of workers compared to non-workers
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (b) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
(c) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
3. The ‘Death rate’ of a country can be understood as a/an:
(a) Individual phenomenon (b) Social Phenomenon
(c) Statistical phenomenon (d) Arithmetical phenomenon
4. Population momentum refers to a situation where:
(a) There is a rise in birth rate.
(b) There is a decline in death rate.
(c) A large cohort of women of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even if each woman has fewer children.
(d) The number of women in the reproductive age group declines and hence the rate of population growth also declines.
5. Population growth is linked to overall levels of economic development and society's a typical pattern of development-related population growth. This theory can be called the
(a) Malthusian theory of Population Growth (b) Population Explosion Theory
(c) Theory of Demographic Transition (d) Theory of Population Growth
Class 12 Sociology Chapter 2 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 Sociology Chapter 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Explain the two types of Demography.
(CBSE 2023, 2M)
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- Why is rising dependency ratio a cause for worry in countries that are facing ageing population?
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- Write the meaning of age - structure in population.
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- State the importance of demographic data.
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- Identify the reasons for different replacement levels found in the different States of India.
(CBSE 2019, 2M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Population Size and Growth
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2.3 Age and Sex Composition
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2.4 Birth and Death Rates
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2.5 Migration and Its Impact
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2.6 Literacy and Education
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2.7 Challenges of Population Growth
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 2
In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 2, "The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society," students analyze India's population trends, including its growth, distribution, and composition. The chapter provides insights into the socio-economic implications of population changes and the importance of addressing demographic challenges.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the interplay between population dynamics and societal development. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of demographic issues and their significance in planning and governance.
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