MCQs LESSON-3 POPULATION COMPOSITION

Q1. Ratio between no. of men and women in population is called
A. Land ratio
B. Sex ratio
C. Population ratio
D. None
Ans. B
Explanation:- Ratio between the number of men and women in
population is called sex ratio. Hence, B is the correct option.

Q2. Sex ratio is calculated as Male population/ Female population× 1000 in countries where:
A. Males are less than females
B. Females are less than males
C. Males are equal to females
D. None
Ans: A
Explanation:- In countries where males are less than females sex ratio is calculated as Male population/ Female population × 1000 .Hence, A is the correct option.

Q3. In India sex ratio is calculated as:-
A. Female population/ Male population x 1000
B. Male population/ Female population x 1000
C. Male population/ Total population
D. Female population/Total population
Ans:- A
Explanation:- In India sex ratio is calculated as number of females per thousand males. Hence, A is the correct option

Q4. Which of the following provide information about women’s status in a country?
A. Land ratio
B. Sex ratio
C. Density
D. Female ratio
Ans. B
Explanation: Sex ratio provide information about status of women in a country. Hence, B is the correct option

Q5. What natural advantage do females have over males?
A. Strength
B. Patience
C. Vitality
D. Resilience
Ans. D
Explanation: Females have biological advantage they tend to be more resilient than males Hence, D is the correct option

Q6. What is the world sex ratio?
A. 102 males per 100 females
B. 100 females per 100 males
C. 101 males per 100 females
D. 101 females per 100 males
Ans:- A
Explanation:- World sex ratio is 102 males per 100 females . Hence, A is the correct option.

Q7. Which country has highest sex ratio in the world?
A. Vienna
B. Australia
C. Qatar
D. Latvia
Ans. D
Explanation:- Latvia has the highest sex ratio in the world 85 males per 100 females. Hence, D is the correct option

Q8. Which country has the lowest sex ratio in the world?
A. Qatar
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Pakistan
D. Kuwait
Ans. A
Explanation:- Qatar has the lowest sex ratio 311 males per 100 females . Hence, A is the correct option.

Q9. In how many countries of the world sex ratio is favourable for women?
A. 138
B. 140
C. 139
D. None
Ans. C
Explanation:- In 139 countries of the world sex ratio is favourable for women. Hence, C is the correct option.

Q10. Which continent has high sex ratio
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. Africa
D. Australia
Ans. B
Explanation:- Europe has high sex ratio in many parts males are in minority. Hence, B is the correct option.

Q.11 Which of the following represent no. of females and males in different age groups?
A. Age structure
B. Age Pyramid
C. Age sex pyramid
D. A & B both
Ans. C
Explanation:- Age sex pyramid represent no. of females and males in different age groups. Hence , C is the correct option

Q12. Percentage of males are depicted on which side of age sex pyramid
A. Right
B. Left
C. Centre
D. Down
Ans. B
Explanation:- Percentage of male population is shown on left side of the pyramid and percentage of female population is shown on right side of pyramid. Hence, B is the correct option.

Q13. Which of these countries have triangular shaped pyramid?
A. Australia
B. Japan
C. Nigeria
D. Russia
Ans. C
Explanation:- Countries which have expanding population have
triangular pyramids, Nigeria has triangular shaped pyramid due to high birth rates . Hence, C is the correct option.

Q14. Bell shaped pyramid shows which population type
A. Constant
B. Expanding
C. Negative
D. None
Ans. A
Explanation:- Bell shaped pyramid shows constant population, Australia have this type of pyramid . Hence, A is the correct option

Q15. Which type of pyramid shows zero or negative population growth?
A. Declining population
B. Bell shaped pyramid
C. Triangular shaped pyramid
D. None
Ans. A
Explanation:- Japan pyramid has a narrow base and tapered top showing low birth low death rates, population growth is zero or negative in developed countries . Hence, A is the correct option.

Q16. By which process share of older population becomes larger in population.
A. Population growth
B. Population decline
C. Population ageing
D. None
Ans. C
Explanation:- Population ageing is the process by which share of older population increases in total population. Hence, C is the correct option

Q17. On what basis rural and urban population is divided?
A. Age
B. Residence
C. Occupation
D. Sex
Ans. B
Explanation:- Rural and population is divided on the basis of residence. Hence, B is the correct option.

Q18. In which countries males outnumber females in rural areas.
A. Asian
B. African
C. Western
D. None
Ans. C
Explanation:-In western countries male outnumber females in rural areas, male dominate farming . Hence, C is the correct option.

Q19. What does literacy reveals ?
A. Standard of living
B. Social status of females
C. Availability of educational facilities
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:- Literacy reveals standard of living, social status of females,availability of educational facilities and policies of govt . Hence, D is the correct option.

Q20. Which one of the following has caused the sex ratio of the United Arab Emirates to be low?
A. Selective migration of male working population
B. High birth rate of males
C. Low birth rate of females
D. High out migration of females
Ans. A
Explanation:- Selective migration of male working population has lead to low sex ratio in Saudi arabia. Hence, A is the correct option

Q21. Age group of working population is:
A. 0-15
B. 19-29
C. 15-59
D. 24-65
Ans. C
Explanation:- Age group of working population is 15-59.Hence, C is the correct option