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What does the term 'demography' literally mean?
According to Census 2011, what is India's total population?
What was the major epidemic that caused negative population growth in India during 1911-1921?
According to Malthus's theory, population grows in _______ progression while food production grows in _______ progression.
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Which factors contributed to India's demographic transition after 1921? (Select all correct answers)
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Control over famines, Control over epidemic diseases, Improved public health, Better nutrition
The demographic transition after 1921 was primarily due to reduced death rates caused by better control over famines and epidemics, improved public health measures, and better nutrition. Birth rates remained high initially.
What is the current sex ratio in India according to Census 2011?
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943 females per 1000 males
According to Census 2011, India's sex ratio improved to 943 females per 1000 males, showing an increase from the 2001 figure of 933.
Which states have achieved Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below replacement level? (Select all correct answers)
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Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and West Bengal have achieved TFR of 1.7 or below, which is below the replacement level of 2.1.
What does 'demographic dividend' refer to?
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Economic benefit from large working-age population
Demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit arising from having a large proportion of working-age people relative to dependents (children and elderly).
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