Since the past two centuries, the size of a family is decreasing. But in spite of this, the population of the country is increasing. Find out why is this happening?

Answer on basis of the given table.

Statistics 2010

• Which countries have less than 10% migrant population?

• Which are the countries with a migrant population of between 10% to 20%?

• Which are the countries with a migrant population of more than 20%?

• Find the reason behind the migrant population of more than 20%.

• Draw two pie diagrams for any two countries.

• Have a discussion on migration and development.

Have a discussion on the basis of the following questions and answer the following.

• What would you call the people who work in the places mentioned below? farm, factory, hotel, hospital, shop, school, office

Study fig 7.5 and answer the following questions.

• Which are the most densely populated districts?

• Name the sparsely populated districts with a density of less than 100 per sq. km.

• Name two districts with moderate population densities

• What is the density of the dark shaded regions?

• Why is the density of the population less in Gadchiroli?

• Have a discussion in the class on the effect of physiography, climate, the area under forest, industries, etc on the density of population.

Have a discussion on population control with the help of the following points

Public education

Education

Public awareness

Health facilities

Planning

Government policies

Research