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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

What Population covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Population distribution in India.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Population

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Population as a key resource and its distribution, composition, growth, density, and census patterns in India and Brazil

Population as a resourceDistribution of populationPopulation densityPopulation compositionPopulation growth rateCensus

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What are the important topics in Population for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Population include Population distribution in India and Brazil, Population composition, Population growth rate, Life expectancy, literacy, and census pattern. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Population for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Population. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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