Map work:

a. On a blank map of India showing boundaries, plot the state-wise population density based on the 2011 census by taking five ranges.

b. On a blank map of Telangana showing district boundaries, plot the population distribution method (one dot is equivalent to 10,000 population).

Compare Indian literacy rates with other countries:

Brazil, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh, Norway, Chile, Indonesia

What similarities and differences do you note?

Which areas of Telangana have a high density of population and what may be some of the reasons behind it?

Distinguish between population growth and population change.

Compare the population pyramid of India with data of three other countries given here.

• Which country’s population is likely to grow?

• Which country’s population is likely to reduce?

• Compare the gender balance: What can you tell about each country’s family and welfare policies?