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Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics
22 flashcards for Population (Gujarat Board Class 12 Economics) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is Population Explosion?"
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What is Population Explosion?
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Population explosion occurs when a country's death rate falls rapidly while birth rate does not decrease at the same pace, resulting in a steep rise in net population. In India, this phenomenon has be…
Why is 1921 called the 'Year of Great Divide' in Indian population history?
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1921 is called the 'Year of Great Divide' because it was the only year between 1901-1921 when India's population decreased (-0.03% growth rate) due to famines and diseases like cholera, plague, tuberc…
Formula for Birth Rate
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Birth Rate = (Number of live births during a given year / Total population) × 1000 It shows the number of children born per 1000 people in a given year. India's birth rate was 39.9 in 1951 and decrea…
Formula for Death Rate
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Death Rate = (Number of people who die in a given year / Total population) × 1000 It shows the number of deaths per 1000 people in a given year. India's death rate decreased dramatically from 27.4 in…
What is Gender Ratio and what does it indicate about Indian society?
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Gender Ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in a country. India's gender ratio has been declining: 972 in 1901 to 940 in 2011. This adverse ratio indicates social problems like preference for…
What is Infant Mortality Rate? State India's current status.
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Infant Mortality Rate is the number of children who die before completing one year of age per 1000 live births in a given year. India's IMR decreased from 146 in 1951 to 41.40 in 2011, but this is sti…
List the main social factors causing high birth rate in India.
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Main social factors causing high birth rate: 1. Universality of Marriage - Marriage is considered religious duty 2. Early Marriage and Widow Remarriage - Longer fertility period 3. Preference for Male…
Explain the economic factors responsible for high birth rate in India.
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Economic factors causing high birth rate: 1. Low Level of Education - Especially female education; inverse relationship between education and fertility 2. Low Level of Income - Children seen as econom…
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