Question : A significant factor affecting the sex ratio in a population is:
Option 1: Climate change
Option 2: Technological advancements
Option 3: Gender-selective migration
Option 4: Agricultural productivity
Correct Answer: Gender-selective migration
Solution : Gender-selective migration, where one gender (typically males) migrates more than the other, can significantly affect the sex ratio in the remaining population.
Question : Factors affecting sex ratio in a population include:
Option 1: Climate
Option 2: Government policies
Option 3: Technological advancements
Option 4: Cultural practices
Question : The demographic transition model explains population growth through:
Option 1: Stages of economic development
Option 2: Climate change
Option 3: Migration patterns
Option 4: Technological advancements
Question : Which of the following is not a factor affecting population distribution?
Option 1: Topography
Option 2: Climate
Option 3: Economic activities
Option 4: Moon phases
Question : What is a significant impact of Farmers' Movements in India?
Option 1: Increase in urban migration
Option 2: Reduction in agricultural productivity
Option 3: Implementation of pro-farmer policies
Option 4: Decrease in rural population
Question : What does a declining age-sex ratio in a population typically indicate?
Option 1: An increase in the elderly population
Option 2: A balanced gender distribution
Option 3: A high birth rate
Option 4: A decrease in the youth population
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