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ICSE · Class 10 · Biology

What Population covers in ICSE Class 10 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Population

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1. Meaning of Population and Demography

  • Population means a group of interbreeding individuals of the same species living in a particular geographical region.
  • Human population includes males and females of different age groups within a geographical boundary.
  • Demography is the statistical study of human population.
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2. Population Growth and Its Measurement

  • Growth rate is the difference between birth rate and death rate.
  • A positive growth rate means population is increasing.
  • Population growth can be shown by a population growth curve.
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3. Factors Responsible for Population Growth

  • Advancement in agriculture increases food availability and reduces starvation and malnutrition.
  • Advancement in medicine controls diseases and increases life span.
  • Longer life span means more people reach reproductive age and produce more children.
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4. Problems Caused by Large Population

  • Large families often face poor health of the mother because of frequent pregnancies.
  • Large families may suffer from poor housing because more space is needed.
  • Large family size creates economic pressure on parents.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Population as the study of human population size, growth, composition, distribution, and control

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What are the important topics in Population for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Population include Meaning of Population and Demography, Population Growth and Its Measurement, Factors Responsible for Population Growth, Problems Caused by Large Population. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Population for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 36 practice questions on Population. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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