Important Questions Class 8 Chapter 7 Geography Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – Geography Class 8

Population

Short Questions

1. What is birth rate?

• Birth rate is the number of live births per thousand people in a year.

2. What is death rate?

• Death rate is the number of deaths per thousand people in a year.

3. Define life expectancy.

• Life expectancy is the average lifespan of an individual at the time of birth.

4. What is migration?

• Migration is the movement of people from one place to another for residence or work.

5. What is sex ratio?

• Sex ratio is the number of females per thousand males in a population.

6. What is population density?

• Population density is the number of people living per square kilometre.

7. What is productive population?

• Productive population includes people between 15 and 59 years of age who are economically active.

8. What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

• HDI measures the overall development of a country based on health, education, and income.

9. What is in-migration?

• In-migration refers to people moving into a region from outside.

10. What is out-migration?

• Out-migration refers to people moving out of a region for residence or work.

Long Questions

1. Explain how birth rate and death rate affect population growth.

• Population growth increases when the birth rate is higher than the death rate. A decrease in death rate due to improved healthcare also leads to population growth.

2. What are the factors influencing population distribution?

• Population distribution is influenced by natural resources, climate, topography, employment opportunities, and infrastructure development.

3. Why is literacy considered important for population quality?

• Literacy improves knowledge, increases job opportunities, and promotes social and economic development, enhancing the quality of population.

4. How does migration affect population growth?

• Migration increases population in the receiving region and reduces it in the sending region, leading to social and economic changes in both areas.

5. What are the effects of overpopulation on resources?

• Overpopulation leads to pressure on resources like water, food, and housing, and increases pollution and unemployment.

6. Why is sex ratio important for population studies?

• A balanced sex ratio reflects gender equality, while an imbalance can indicate social issues like female infanticide or male out-migration.

7. How does the age structure of a population affect economic development?

• A high proportion of young working-age population boosts economic productivity, while a high dependent population slows down growth.

8. Why is population considered a resource for a country?

• Skilled and educated population supports industrial and technological development, driving economic and social progress.

9. What are the challenges faced by low population density regions?

• Low population density leads to a lack of manpower, poor infrastructure, and limited economic development.

10. How does HDI reflect the development of a country?

• HDI combines health, education, and income levels to measure the overall quality of life and development of a country.