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What proportion of the urban population in India lives in big cities with million-plus populations?
What proportion of the urban population in India lives in big cities with million-plus populations?
What is the primary focus of the mass media in India?
What is the primary focus of the mass media in India?
What is the significance of population dynamics in a country?
What is the significance of population dynamics in a country?
What were the principal reasons for the decline in the death rate after 1921?
What were the principal reasons for the decline in the death rate after 1921?
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What was the average annual growth rate of the population in 1911?
What was the average annual growth rate of the population in 1911?
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When did India announce its official population policy?
When did India announce its official population policy?
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What is the main objective of the National Family Planning Programme?
What is the main objective of the National Family Planning Programme?
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What was the total population of India in 2001?
What was the total population of India in 2001?
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What was the decadal growth rate of the population in 1971?
What was the decadal growth rate of the population in 1971?
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What is the relationship between rural areas and political power dynamics in India?
What is the relationship between rural areas and political power dynamics in India?
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What is the source of the data for Table 1?
What is the source of the data for Table 1?
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What was the birth rate in India in 1901-10?
What was the birth rate in India in 1901-10?
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What was the average annual growth rate of the population in 1961?
What was the average annual growth rate of the population in 1961?
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What was the total population of India in 1991?
What was the total population of India in 1991?
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What was the decadal growth rate of the population in 1941?
What was the decadal growth rate of the population in 1941?
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What is the source of the data for Chart 1?
What is the source of the data for Chart 1?
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What was the primary objective in the early days?
What was the primary objective in the early days?
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According to Census data, what is the trend of population growth in India since 1991?
According to Census data, what is the trend of population growth in India since 1991?
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What is the average number of children a woman is expected to give birth to during her lifetime today?
What is the average number of children a woman is expected to give birth to during her lifetime today?
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What is the projected population of India by 2050?
What is the projected population of India by 2050?
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What contributes to population growth over the next generation despite a decline in fertility rates?
What contributes to population growth over the next generation despite a decline in fertility rates?
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What has been the trend in Crude Death Rate and Birth Rate over the past four decades?
What has been the trend in Crude Death Rate and Birth Rate over the past four decades?
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What was the average number of children a woman was expected to give birth to during her lifetime in 1990?
What was the average number of children a woman was expected to give birth to during her lifetime in 1990?
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What has been the trend in the decline of Birth Rate and Death Rate from 1950 to 1990?
What has been the trend in the decline of Birth Rate and Death Rate from 1950 to 1990?
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What is the target for increase in utilization of public health facilities by 2025?
What is the target for increase in utilization of public health facilities by 2025?
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What is the target for antenatal care coverage by 2025?
What is the target for antenatal care coverage by 2025?
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What is the target for full immunization of newborns by 2025?
What is the target for full immunization of newborns by 2025?
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What is the target for reduction in prevalence of current tobacco use by 2025?
What is the target for reduction in prevalence of current tobacco use by 2025?
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What is the target for reduction of stunting in under-five children by 2025?
What is the target for reduction of stunting in under-five children by 2025?
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What is the target for access to safe water and sanitation?
What is the target for access to safe water and sanitation?
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What is the target for increase in State sector health spending by 2020?
What is the target for increase in State sector health spending by 2020?
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What is the target for reduction of occupational injury from current levels by 2020?
What is the target for reduction of occupational injury from current levels by 2020?
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Who is the author of the book 'Population of India and Pakistan'?
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Study Notes
The Demographic Structure of Indian Society
- The population of India and its growth during the 20th century is shown in Table 1.
- The table displays the total population, average annual growth rate, and decadal growth rate from 1901 to 2011.
- The population growth rate declined after 1921 due to increased control over famines and epidemic diseases.
Birth and Death Rates in India
- Chart 1 illustrates the birth and death rates in India from 1901 to 2017.
- The birth rate and death rate per 1000 population are shown in the chart.
- The birth rate has been decreasing, while the death rate has been increasing over the years.
Urbanization in India
- More than two-thirds of the urban population lives in 27 big cities with million-plus populations.
- These larger cities are growing rapidly, making it difficult for urban infrastructure to keep pace.
- Although the urban population is growing, rural areas remain a significant force in political power dynamics.
Population Policy in India
- India has had an official population policy since 1952.
- The National Family Planning Programme was introduced to control population growth through birth control methods and public health standards.
- The programme aimed to slow down population growth rate and improve public awareness.
India's Demographic Transition
- Census data suggests that population growth is declining since 1991.
- The average number of children a woman expects to give birth to has fallen from 3.8 in 1990 to 2.7 today.
- Despite declining fertility and population growth rates, India's population is projected to increase from 1.2 billion to 1.6 billion by 2050 due to population momentum.
Health Objectives in India
- By 2025, increase utilization of public health facilities by 50%.
- Achieve 90% antenatal care coverage and skilled attendance at birth.
- Increase full immunization of newborns to 90% by one year of age.
- Meet the need for family planning above 90% at national and sub-national levels.
- Reduce the prevalence of stunting in under-five children by 40% by 2025.
Health Indicators in India
- Increase access to safe water and sanitation to all by 2020.
- Reduce occupational injury by half from current levels of 334 per lakh agricultural workers by 2020.
- Increase State sector health spending to > 8% of their budget by 2020.
- Decrease the proportion of households facing catastrophic health expenditure by 25% by 2025.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the decline in death rates in India after 1921, focusing on the control of famines and epidemic diseases.