Human Resource Geography SST NCERT Class 8 Extra Questions
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What is the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India responsible for?

  • Defense planning
  • Healthcare development
  • Human resources development (correct)
  • Agricultural improvements

    • When did the Ministry of Education merge with the Ministry of Human Resources Development in India?

  • 1910
  • 1960
  • 1947
  • 1985 (correct)

    • What does the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Ministry of Human Resource Development deal with?

  • Industrial development
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Primary education and literacy (correct)
  • Agricultural education

    • Why are population studies considered essential?

    <p>For planning various sectors like health, education, housing, and social security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is demography commonly known as?

    <p>Population study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is population density?

    <p>The number of people per square kilometer of land area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average density of population in India?

    <p>324 persons per square km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people prefer to live on plains rather than mountains and plateaus?

    <p>Plains are better suited for farming, manufacturing, and service activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between emigrants and immigrants?

    <p>Emigrants are people who leave a country; Immigrants are those who stay in the same country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is population growth slowing in the United Kingdom?

    <p>Both low death and low birth rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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