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Population

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Population distribution in India and Brazil

  • India has a population of around 121 crores according to Census 2011.
  • India is the second most populous country in the world.
  • India occupies 2.41% of world land area but supports 17.5% of the world's population.
2

Population composition

  • The sex ratio of Brazil has been more than 1000 since decades, which means women outnumber men.
  • Number of women in Brazil has considerably increased compared to men since 2001.
  • In India, men outnumber women.
3

Population growth rate

  • The rate of growth of population has reduced considerably in Brazil.
  • From 2001 to 2011, India's population increased by 18.2 crores.
  • India's population growth rate was higher till 1971.
4

Life expectancy, literacy, and census pattern

  • Increase in life expectancy is an indicator of development of a society.
  • Better health facilities, medical progress, and access to nutritious food increase average life expectancy.
  • Life expectancy is still less in most developing countries, but it increases with socioeconomic development.

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India's population is around 121 croresPopulation is not spread equallyPopulation composition includes sex ratioIndia's population increased by 18Increase in life expectancy is

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