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What does population density refer to?
What does population density refer to?
In which region are the Ganga plains located according to the text?
In which region are the Ganga plains located according to the text?
Why do people prefer living on plains rather than mountains and plateaus?
Why do people prefer living on plains rather than mountains and plateaus?
What is the difference between emigrants and immigrants?
What is the difference between emigrants and immigrants?
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Why is population growth slowing in the United Kingdom?
Why is population growth slowing in the United Kingdom?
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What are the two main departments under the Ministry of Human Resources Development in India?
What are the two main departments under the Ministry of Human Resources Development in India?
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When did the Ministry of Education merge with the Ministry of Human Resources Development in India?
When did the Ministry of Education merge with the Ministry of Human Resources Development in India?
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What was the Ministry of Education called before independence?
What was the Ministry of Education called before independence?
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Why is it important for governments to conduct population studies?
Why is it important for governments to conduct population studies?
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What is the name given to the study of population?
What is the name given to the study of population?
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Study Notes
Population Density and Distribution
- The average density of population in the world is 45 persons per square km.
- The average density of population in India is 324 persons per square km.
Population Composition and Topography
- People prefer to live on plains rather than mountains and plateaus, due to suitability for farming, manufacturing, and service activities.
- Plains like the Ganga plains are densely populated, while mountains like Andes, Alps, and Himalayas are sparsely populated.
Emigrants and Immigrants
- Emigrants are people who leave a country.
- Immigrants are those who arrive in a country.
Population Growth and Development
- 60% of the world's population lives in just 10 countries.
- Population growth is slowing in the United Kingdom due to low death and low birth rates.
Ministry of Human Resource Development
- The Ministry of Human Resources Development is an Indian government ministry responsible for human resource development.
- The ministry has two departments: Department of School Education and Literacy, and Department of Higher Education.
- The ministry aims to achieve universal access and enrollment, universal retention of children up to 14 years of age in schools, and substantial improvement in the quality of education.
Demography
- Population study is known as demography.
- Demography is essential for the government to plan areas such as health, education, housing, social security, employment, and environmental preservation.
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Test your knowledge on human resource geography with these extra questions specifically tailored for NCERT Class 8 students. This quiz covers topics such as the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India and its responsibilities.
