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Demographics MCQs
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1. What does demographics study?
Demographics is the study of population characteristics such as age, gender, and income.
2. Which age group is typically considered part of the working-age population?
The working-age population typically includes individuals aged 15-64 years.
3. What is the birth rate?
The birth rate is measured as the number of births per 1,000 people per year.
4. Which of the following is NOT a reason for population growth?
A decreased fertility rate slows population growth rather than contributing to it.
5. What does the dependency ratio measure?
The dependency ratio measures the proportion of people not in the workforce compared to those who are.
11. What is the main purpose of a population census?
A population census collects data on the number of people and their characteristics, such as age and occupation.
12. What does the term “life expectancy” refer to?
Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live based on demographic factors.
13. What is the term for the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year?
Mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a given year.
14. Which factor primarily contributes to population aging?
Population aging occurs due to lower birth rates and increased life expectancy.
15. Which term describes the percentage of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas?
The urbanization rate measures the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
16. What does the fertility rate measure?
Fertility rate measures the average number of children born per woman in a given population.
17. Which region is likely to have a high dependency ratio?
A high dependency ratio occurs in populations with many dependents (children and elderly) relative to the working-age population.
18. Which factor influences migration the most?
Economic opportunities are a primary driver of migration as people seek better jobs and living conditions.
19. What is the total fertility rate?
Total fertility rate refers to the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.
20. What is population density?
Population density measures the number of people living per unit of land area.
21. What is the main cause of rapid population growth?
Rapid population growth occurs when birth rates are high and death rates are low.
22. Which country has the highest population in the world?
China has the highest population in the world, followed closely by India.
23. What is the term for people moving from rural areas to urban areas?
Urbanization is the process of people moving from rural to urban areas.
24. Which factor is NOT considered a demographic characteristic?
Climate is not a demographic factor, as it pertains to the environment rather than population characteristics.
25. What is the definition of an aging population?
An aging population occurs when the proportion of elderly individuals increases due to lower birth rates and longer life expectancy.
26. What does the dependency ratio measure?
The dependency ratio compares the non-working population (children and elderly) to the working-age population.
27. What is the primary reason for a declining birth rate in developed countries?
Increased education and career opportunities for women contribute to lower birth rates in developed countries.
28. Which age group is considered part of the working-age population?
The working-age population is typically defined as those aged 15-64 years.
29. What is the primary reason for population decline in some countries?
Population decline occurs due to low birth rates and high levels of emigration.
30. What is the meaning of a demographic transition?
Demographic transition describes the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops.
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