GEOGRAPHY OPTIONAL – PAPER I
PAGE 20 : POPULATION COMPOSITION & POLICIES
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1. Population Composition – Meaning
Population composition refers to the structure of population in terms of age, sex, literacy, occupation and health.
Exam Importance: Diagram-based + analytical questions
2. Age Structure of Population
Age composition influences economic productivity and dependency.
Types of Age Pyramids
- Expansive – high birth rate
- Stationary – stable population
- Constrictive – ageing population
Diagram Mandatory: Age pyramid diagrams
3. Sex Composition
Sex ratio represents the number of females per 1000 males.
- Indicator of gender equality
- Affected by socio-cultural factors
Indian Context: Improving but regionally uneven sex ratio
4. Literacy & Education
- Key indicator of development
- Influences fertility and mortality
GS Link: Human development & social justice
5. Occupational Structure
- Primary sector
- Secondary sector
- Tertiary sector
Economic development shifts workforce from primary to tertiary sectors.
6. Demographic Transition Theory
Demographic transition explains the transformation of population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops.
Stages of Demographic Transition
- Stage I – High stationary
- Stage II – Early expanding
- Stage III – Late expanding
- Stage IV – Low stationary
- Stage V – Declining (proposed)
Diagram Mandatory: Demographic transition curve
7. India & Demographic Transition
- India in late expanding stage
- Demographic dividend opportunity
- Regional variations
8. Population Policies
Objectives
- Stabilise population growth
- Improve health & welfare
- Promote gender equality
India’s Population Policy
- National Population Policy, 2000
- Focus on family planning & education
9. Issues & Challenges
- Ageing population
- Urbanisation pressure
- Inter-state demographic imbalance
10. Answer Writing Strategy
- Define concepts clearly
- Use diagrams (age pyramid)
- Link with development
- Use Indian data where relevant
Golden Rule: Age pyramid + demographic curve = high marks
PYQ Orientation
- Demographic transition theory
- Population composition indicators
- Population policies in India
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