Unit-5 Population and settlement geography

Question 1
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Population distribution
Sub-concept- Population distribution

The second most populated country in Latin America is:

a. Brazil
b. Mexico
c. Argentina 
d. Colombia
 
Answer- b
Explanation- Mexico is the second most populated country in Latin
America. In Mexico City, the population growth is mainly due to
domestic migration. People from rural areas migrate to Mexico City
in search of jobs, education and so on. Mexico is the tenth most
populated country in the world. 
Brazil is the first highly populated country in Latin America and the
fifth most populated country in the world.
 

Question 2
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Population Growth
Sub-concept- Population growth

Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated mainly because of:

a. Social and cultural factors
b. Urbanisation
c. Availability of minerals
d. Industrialization
 
Answer- d
Explanation- Industrialization is one of the major factors that attract
the population.
The Kobe-Osaka region is highly populated because of the presence
of a large number of industries. This region is known for
manufacturing electronic devices, machinery, chemicals and
construction industries. The other economical factors that attract the
population are the availability of minerals and urbanization.
 
 
Question 3
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Population Policy
Sub-concept- Population Policy
 
The national family planning programme was launched in the year:
a. 1950
b. 1952
c. 1950
d. 1948
 
Answer- b
Explanation- The national family planning programme was launched
in the year 1952. The main objective of this policy is to reduce the
birth rate to the extent that the population level is consistent with
the requirement of the national economy. This policy motivated
people to visit family planning centres that were set up by the
government. 
The idea of the need for a family planning programme was
emphasised by Jawaharlal Nehru in one of the meetings of the
planning commission which was held in 1949.
 
 
Question 4
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Migration
Sub-concept- Migration
 
Which of the following is the least factor responsible for migration in
India, (according to the census of 2011)?
a. Business
b. Education
c. Moved with household
d. Moved after birth
 
Answer- a
Explanation- Business is the least factor responsible for migration in
India (0.96%).
The percentage of migration of moved with household is 15.39% and
moved after birth is 10.57%.
The percentage of migration for education is 1.77%.
 
 
Question 5
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Migration
Sub-concept- Migration

 
The majority of India’s immigrants are from (according to the census
of 2011):
a. Pakistan
b. Sri Lanka
c. Bangladesh
d. Nepal
 
Answer- c
Explanation- The majority of India’s immigrants are from India’s
neighbouring countries. However, the majority of India’s immigrants
are from Bangladesh which is 3.2 million, followed by Pakistan (1.1
million), Nepal (540,000) and Sri Lanka (160,000).
 
 
Question 6
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Morphology of urban settlement
Sub-concept- Morphology of urban settlement
 
Differentiation of zones begins and slopes are separated in:
a. Juvenile towns
b. Mature towns
c. Adolescent town
d. Infantile town

Answer- a
Explanation- Differentiation of zones begins and slopes are
separated in Juvenile towns. 
Infantile towns are characterized by the haphazard distribution of
shops and concentrated houses. This does not consist of any
factories.
Adolescent towns have scattered factories but no definite zone at
first-class houses.
The mature town consists of four zones of houses, ranging from
mansions to apartments. Mature towns have separate commercial
and industrial areas. 

Question 7
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Morphology of urban settlement
Sub-concept- Morphology of urban settlement

The regions where one city is in contact with another city due to the
expansion of industries and both cities grow together economically
are called as:
a. Metropolis
b. Megapolis
c. Ecumenopolis
d. Conurbation
 
Answer- d
Explanation- Conurbation consists of a large number of
metropolises, cities, large towns and other urban areas that have
merged to form one continuous urban or industrially developed
area. Here, both the cities grow together economically. Its
approximate population is 10-25 lakhs. 
 
 
 
Question 8
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Morphology of rural settlement
Sub-concept- Morphology of rural settlement

Which pattern of rural settlements develops at the confluence of

rivers?
a. Linear pattern
b. Triangular pattern
c. circular pattern
d. Star-like pattern
 
Answer- b
Explanation- Triangular pattern develops at the confluence of rivers.
In a triangular pattern, a village is developed on the land lying in
between the two rivers. Here, the villages cannot be developed as a
whole due to the presence of rivers as an obstacle. 
Linear patterns can be observed along railway tracks, along the road,
along the river banks and sea coasts.
A circular pattern can be observed around the water bodies since
house built around the water bodies takes a circular shape.
The star-like pattern can be observed in regions located outward
from the centre of the village. 

Question 9
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Morphology of urban settlement
Sub-concept- Morphology of urban settlement

Which of the following type of urban settlements has an

approximate population of 40, 0000?
a. Megapolis
b. Ecumenopolis
c. Metropolis
d. Large city

Answer- c
Explanation- Metropolis has an approximate population of 40, 0000.
A metropolis is considered a large city with significant economic,
political and cultural importance. 
The approximate population of megapolis are several million and of
ecumenopolis are tens of millions.
The approximate population of large cities are 7, 50,000-15,00,000.

 
 
Question 10
Question type- MCQ
Topic- Population and settlement geography
Concept- Literacy
Sub-concept- Literacy

According to the census of 2011, which union territory of India has

the highest literate population?
a. Delhi
b. Puducherry
c. Chandigarh
d. Lakshwadeep

Answer- d
Explanation- According to the census of 2011, Lakshwadeep has the
highest literate population (92.28%) among the union territories of
India. The literacy rate of males is 92.12% and the literacy rate of the
female is 81.22%. Followed by Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu has the
second-highest literate population of 87.07%.