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Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

National population policy aims at reduction of infant mortality rate(IMR) to _______.

  1. 30 per 1000 live birth

  2. 20 per live birth

  3. 45 per live birth

  4. 10 per live birth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

National population policy aims at reduction of infant mortality rate  to below 30 per 1000 live births. Reduce maternal mortality ratio to below 100 per 100,000 live births. Achieve universal Immunization of children against all vaccine preventable diseases.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

The science which deals with study of population is called ________.

  1. malthus theory

  2. demography

  3. democracy

  4. population explosion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Demography is the statistical study of populations, especially human beings. Demography encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, ageing, and death.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

National Population Policy 2000 aims at stabilization of population by ______.

  1. 2020

  2. 2045

  3. 2022

  4. 2035
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Population Policy 2000 released on Feb. 15  aims to bring the total fertility rate (TFR) to replacement level by 2010 and to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

 ________ propounded the theory of demographic transition.

  1. W.S. Thompson and F.W. Notestein.

  2. Malthus

  3. Adam Smith

  4. Robbins
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The theory of demographic transition or of population stages or of population cycle has many versions. It has been propounded by W.S. Thomson and F.W. Notestein. They explain the theory in three stages.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

Quick Mail Service was introduced in India in ________.

  1. 1975

  2. 1964

  3. 1972

  4. 1950
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Quick Mail service is converted to speed post nowadays. We  have to personally take the letter and hand over in the office. They charge some extra charge than normal post and give us a receipt. It is supposed to reach the destination faster. Quick Mail Service was introduced in India in 1975.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

Indian postal system is the _______ in the world.

  1. largest

  2. smallest

  3. 4th

  4. 7th
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A Correct answer
Explanation

With 1,55,015 post offices, India Post has the most widely distributed and the largest postal network in the world. The country has been divided into 23 postal circles, each circle headed by a Chief Postmaster General.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

According to demographic transition theory there are _______stages of population growth.

  1. three

  2. two

  3. four

  4. five
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The theory of demographic transition or of population stages or of population cycle has many versions. It has been propounded by W.S. Thomson and F.W. Notestein. They explain the theory in three stages of population growth.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

1921 is also called great divide in Indian history, the decade 1911-21 recorded decade population growth of ______.

  1. 1.03%

  2. 2.01%

  3. -0.31%

  4. 0.38%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The year 1921 is called "The Great Divide" in India because the time India has "Low rate of mortality and High rate birth". Because of famine, there was a serious condition. 1911 to 1921 period decreasing the population due to incurable diseases. The census year 1911- 1921 registered a negative growth rate of-0.31 per cent which happened only once throughout the demographic history of India.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

Presently Indian is passing through which stage of Malthus demographics transition?

  1. $1st$
  2. $2nd$

  3. last
  4. $3rd$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is generally considered to be in the second stage of the demographic transition model, characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth.