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Discuss the major components of population growth.


The major components of population growth are:

(i)Birth rate    

(ii)Death rate

(iii)Migrations

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Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of population in

  • the area of departure

  • the area of arrival

  • both the area of departure and arrival

  • none of the above


A large proportion of children in a population is a result of

  • high birth rates

  • high death rates

  • high life expectancies

  • more married couples


The magnitude of population growth refers to

  • the total population of an area

  • the number of persons added each year

  • the rate at which the population increases

  • the number of females per thousand males


Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?


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