Population — Chapter Summary
Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics
Summary of Population for Gujarat Board Class 12 Economics. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 12 Economics syllabus.
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Overview
Population is one of the most critical factors affecting economic development and resource utilization in any country. India's population has grown from 23.8 crores in 1901 to 121.02 crores in 2011, making it the world's second most populous country after China. This chapter examines the concept of
Key Concepts
The rapid increase in population due
The rapid increase in population due to falling death rates while birth rates remain relatively high. In India, death rate fell from 27.4 per 1000 in
The number of females per 1000
The number of females per 1000 males in a population. India's gender ratio was 940 females per 1000 males in 2011, showing improvement from 927 in 199
Number of live births per 1000
Number of live births per 1000 people in a given year. Formula: (Number of live births during a year / Total population) × 1000. India's birth rate de
Number of deaths per 1000 people
Number of deaths per 1000 people in a given year. Formula: (Number of deaths in a year / Total population) × 1000. India's death rate fell dramaticall
Classification of population into different age
Classification of population into different age groups. In India (2011): 0-14 years (30.5%), 15-64 years (64.3%), 65+ years (5.2%). The 15-64 age grou
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of population explosion in India
- Analyze population trends including size, growth rate, gender ratio, and age distribution
- Examine the causes of high birth rates and low death rates in India
- Evaluate measures and policies for population control
- Study rural-urban population distribution and its economic implications
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