NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION , 2011 M.A.[Economics],Part-II, Paper-XII (Demography)

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION , 2011 M.A.[Economics],Part-II, Paper-XII (Demography)

                                                                               2011
                                                                       Full Marks: 80
                                                                       Time: 3 hours
                                          Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Describe the characteristics and limitations of Census.

2. Explain critically the demography transition theory. what is its usefulness in the present situation?

3. " Rapidly growing population is an obstacle in the economic development of any country." Discuss.

4. Write an essay on the strategy of family planning and its effects in India.

5. What is meant by Literacy? Discuss the progress in literacy after independence.

6. What do you mean by density of Population? Which factors are responsible for variation in density of population?

7. What is meant by urbanization? Explain its causes and effects.

8. Describe different methods of population projection.

9. Discuss the socio-cultural factors affecting fertility.

10. Write notes on any Two of the following:-
       (i) Occupational Structure of Population
       (ii) Population and social problems
       (iii) Population growth and unemployment