India's Population Statistics and Distribution
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What percentage of the world's population did India account for in 2011?

India accounted for 17.5 percent of the world's population in 2011.

Which state in India was reported as the most populous in 2011?

Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state, with a population size of 199 million.

How does human population influence the categorization of resources and disasters?

Population makes resources meaningful and transforms natural events into disasters when they impact densely populated areas.

What is the population size of Sikkim as mentioned in the 2011 Census?

<p>Sikkim had a population of about 0.6 million in 2011.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the five states where almost half of India's population resides.

<p>The five states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does population play in understanding environmental aspects according to the content?

<p>Population is the pivotal element from which all other environmental aspects derive significance and meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total land area of India as mentioned, and what percentage of the world's area does it represent?

<p>India covers 3.28 million square kilometers, accounting for 2.4 percent of the world's area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was India's population density in 2011?

<p>382 persons per sq km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian state had the highest population density in 2011, and what was the density figure?

<p>Bihar, with a density of 1,102 persons per sq km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the Indian state with the lowest population density in 2011 and its corresponding density.

<p>Arunachal Pradesh, with a density of 17 persons per sq km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's population does India represent?

<p>2.4%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was India's total population in 2011 according to the census?

<p>1,210 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an annual growth rate of 2 percent per annum imply?

<p>It means an increase of two persons for every 100 persons in the base population each year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which states in India had a population density below 250 persons per square km in 2011?

<p>There are several states, including Arunachal Pradesh and others in similar conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the population of India change from 1951 to 2011?

<p>It increased from 361 million to 1,210 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for sparse population in certain Indian states as indicated in the content?

<p>Rugged terrain and unfavorable climatic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary reasons for rural to urban migration in India?

<p>Adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in rural areas, along with increased employment opportunities in urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Government of India initiate the Family Planning Programme?

<ol start="1952"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 aim to achieve regarding infant mortality?

<p>It aims to reduce the infant mortality rate to below 30 per 1000 live births.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has rural-urban migration affected the population composition in India?

<p>It has led to a steady increase in the percentage of urban population and changed age and sex composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What educational policy does NPP 2000 emphasize for children?

<p>It provides a framework for free and compulsory school education up to 14 years of age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways in which population change can be expressed?

<p>In absolute numbers and in percentage change per year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the absolute increase in population calculated?

<p>By subtracting the earlier population from the later population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a low annual rate imply when applied to a large population?

<p>It yields a large absolute increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicator reflects the efforts of birth control in India?

<p>The declining trend of the growth rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural increase of population?

<p>The difference between birth rates and death rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main processes of population change?

<p>Birth rates, death rates, and migration rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant population milestone is India projected to achieve by 2045?

<p>India may overtake China to become the most populous country in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did India's population growth rate change from 1951 to 2011?

<p>It decreased from a higher rate to 31.80 percent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are birth rates significant in India’s population growth?

<p>Because birth rates have always been higher than death rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the birth rate?

<p>The number of live births per thousand persons in a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three states of the Northern Plains are identified as having high population densities?

<p>Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the terrain and climate affect the population density in Assam and the Peninsular states?

<p>The hilly, dissected, and rocky terrain, along with moderate to low rainfall and shallow soils, resulted in moderate population densities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the population growth rate from 1951 to 1981, and what does this indicate?

<p>The population increased from 361 million in 1951 to 683 million in 1981, indicating a steady growth rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the annual growth rates from 1951 to 1981, and how did they change?

<p>The annual growth rates were increasing consistently until 1981, after which the growth began to decline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there still a significant increase in population numbers despite declining growth rates?

<p>The number of people added each decade continues to rise due to a combination of births, deaths, and migration dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total population in India in 2001, and what significance does it hold?

<p>The total population in 2001 was 1,028.7 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the birth rates change after 1981, and what impact did this have on population growth?

<p>Birth rates declined rapidly after 1981, contributing to a gradual decline in the overall growth rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does fertility of soil play in influencing population density?

<p>Fertile soils lead to higher agricultural productivity, which supports larger populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dynamic phenomenon' refer to in the context of population?

<p>It refers to the continuously changing numbers, distribution, and composition of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the decade that marked a significant change in population growth trends and describe that change.

<p>The decade of the 1980s marked a significant change as the growth rate started to decline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Population Size

The total number of people living in a specific area at a particular time.

Population Distribution

The way in which people are spread out across a geographical area.

Population Studies

The study of human populations, including their size, distribution, growth, and characteristics.

Resources and People

A particular resource (like coal) becomes useful only when people have the knowledge and technology to utilize it.

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Disasters and Population

Natural events, like floods and tsunamis, become disasters when they significantly impact populated areas.

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Population Growth

The changing number of people living in a specific place over time.

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India's Population Size

India's population as of 2011 was 1.21 billion, accounting for 17.5% of the global population.

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State

A large, geographically connected area with a relatively homogeneous population, administrative structure, and shared identity.

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Population Density

The number of people living in a specific area, usually measured as people per square kilometer.

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Annual Growth Rate

The rate at which a population grows over a particular time, expressed as a percentage.

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Rugged Terrain

A region with difficult, often mountainous terrain and unfavorable natural conditions that make it challenging for a large population to thrive.

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Uneven Distribution of Population

The phenomenon of population not being evenly distributed, resulting in some areas having higher populations per unit of land.

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Demography

The science of population, including its size, distribution, composition, and changes over time.

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Census

A systematic and continuous collection, compilation, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic data.

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Population Analysis

The process of analyzing data to identify relationships and patterns in population dynamics.

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Correlation

A comparison of two or more data sets to understand their potential connections or similarities.

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Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, especially for a permanent or semi-permanent change of residence.

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Push Factors

Factors that drive people to leave their current location, often related to negative conditions like poverty or lack of jobs.

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Pull Factors

Factors that attract people to a new location, often related to positive conditions like job opportunities or better living standards.

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National Population Policy (NPP)

A policy designed to address population growth and promote sustainable development. In India's case, the NPP 2000 focuses on education, health, and family planning.

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Family Planning Programme

A program aimed at promoting responsible parenthood through family planning methods, education, and access to healthcare.

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Processes of Population Change

The processes that influence population change: births, deaths, and migration.

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Population Growth Rate

The rate of population growth refers to the percentage change in population over a specific period.

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India's Population Growth (1951-1981)

The period from 1951 to 1981 saw a steady increase in India's population growth rate.

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India's Population Growth (1981 onwards)

The period from 1981 onwards saw a gradual decline in India's population growth rate.

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Increasing Population Additions

Despite the declining growth rate, the total number of people added to India's population each decade has been steadily increasing.

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Population Density in Northern Plains

The northern plains of India, known for their flat terrain, fertile soils and abundant rainfall, have high population densities.

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Population Density in Hilly Regions

The hilly regions of India, characterized by dissected terrain, moderate to low rainfall and less fertile soils, have moderate population densities.

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Population Density in Kerala

Kerala in the south of India has a high population density due to factors such as fertile soils and abundant rainfall.

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Birth Rate Decline and Growth Rate

The rapid decline in birth rates is a major contributing factor to the decline in population growth rate after 1981.

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Population Change

The change in the number of people living in a country or region over a specific period, like 10 years. It can be expressed as an absolute number (how many people were added) or as a percentage change per year.

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Absolute Increase

The total number of people added to a population each year or decade. It's simply the difference between the earlier population and the later population.

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Natural Increase

The difference between the birth rate (number of births per 1000 people) and the death rate (number of deaths per 1000 people). It shows how much the population is growing or shrinking due to births and deaths.

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Birth Rate

The number of live births per thousand people in a year. A high birth rate contributes significantly to population growth.

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Death Rate

The number of deaths per thousand people in a year. It's a factor influencing population change, as more deaths can lead to a slower growth rate.

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Birth Control

The process of controlling the birth rate to slow down population growth. This can involve things like family planning programs and education about reproductive health.

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India's Population Growth

Despite a declining growth rate, India's population continues to increase because of its large size. Even a small percentage growth leads to significant absolute increases in population.

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Study Notes

India's Population

  • India's population as of March 2011 was 1,210.6 million, representing 17.5% of the world's population.
  • The population is unevenly distributed across the country's 3.28 million square kilometers.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the highest population with nearly 200 million people, accounting for about 16% of India's total.
  • Sikkim has the lowest population, just under 0.6 million.
  • Almost half of India's population lives in 5 states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Rajasthan, despite being one of the largest states by area, has just over 5% of India's population.

Population Distribution

  • Population density: The number of people per square kilometer (382 per sq km in 2011).
  • States vary dramatically in density, from over 1,100 people per square kilometer in Bihar to just 17 in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Uneven distribution is influenced by terrain, climate, and resource availability.

Population Growth

  • India's population has been steadily increasing from 361 million in 1951 to 1210 million in 2011.
  • Growth rates: The rate of growth has varied over time. From 1951-1981, annual growth rates steadily increased.
  • However, since 1981, annual growth rates have gradually declined.
  • The population increase is still significant, adding considerable numbers ( e.g., 182 million in the 1990s) which influences resource consumption and environmental concerns.

Census

  • A census is an official population count.
  • India's first complete census was in 1881.
  • Censuses are usually conducted every 10 years.
  • The census provides data on demographics, social, and economic characteristics.

Other Key Points

  • The three main components of population change are births, deaths, and migration.
  • Birth rates impact the population's total size as do death rates and increased/ decreased population movement.
  • Adolescent populations are a significant portion of India's population - around one-fifth of the total.
  • National Population Policy (NPP) 2000, aims to influence birth rates and other population factors.

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