Which one of the following represents the correct sequence of descending order of population size of the four given mega cities of the world ?

(a) Tokyo—Mexico city—New York—Mumbai
(1) Mexico city—Tokyo—Mumbai—New York
(c) Mexico city—Tokyo—New York—Mumbai
(d) Tokyo—Mexico city—Mumbai—New York

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?

1. Primary sex ratio — Sex at the time of conception
2. Secondary sex ratio — Sex at the time of birth
3. Tertiary sex ratio — Sex at the time of enumeration
4. Imbalanced sex ratio—Sex of workers

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

 Consider the following statements—
According to the Malthusian model:
1. Population tends to increase arithmetically
2. Positive and preventive checks prevent excessive growth rate of population
3. The basis of preventive checks is 'moral restraint'
4. Postponement of marriage is to be emphasized
Of these statements :
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

Canthoderons is the term of skin applied to—

(a) Caucasoid Race
(b) Negroid Race
(c) Mongoloid
(d) Australoid Race

 Consider the following statements-

1. As per the optimum theory of population per capita income will increase with the population growth in underpopulated areas
2. According to Malthus, Populatioin doubles once in every 20 years
3. Celibacy, self-control and late marriages are the preventive checks postulated by Malthus
4. According to Malthus, war, earthquake and flood are some of the positive checks on population growth Of these statements:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 correct
(b) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
(c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

51. Assertion (A) The first major group of migrants from the United Kingdom to North-eastern U.S.A. were the "Pilgrim Fathers"
Reason (R) Roman Catholics were allowed to practice the religion fully in the U.K. at that time.
Codes :

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

 Assertion (A) The first major group of migrants from the United Kingdom to North-eastern U.S.A. were the "Pilgrim Fathers"
Reason (R) Roman Catholics were allowed to practice the religion fully in the U.K. at that time.
Codes :

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

51. Assertion (A) The first major group of migrants from the United Kingdom to North-eastern U.S.A. were the "Pilgrim Fathers"
Reason (R) Roman Catholics were allowed to practice the religion fully in the U.K. at that time.
Codes :

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Assertion (A) : The Homosapiens are generally divided into Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Nergroid and Australoid races.
Reason (R) : Terminal charges are reduced.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R isnot a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

 Consider the following statements---

1. The distribution of population in the southern continents is peripheral
2. Among the continents, Europe has the highest density of population
3. The most densely populated region of the U.S.A. is its Californian coast
4. Equatorial region generally have low density of population due to dense forest
Of these statements:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 are correct
(b) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
(c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1 and 2 are correct

Infant mortality and birth rate tend to very together, which suggest that—

(a) Decrease in one leads to decrease in the other
(b) Decrease in one leads to increase in the other
(c) Increase in one leads to decrease in the other
(d) Increase in one leads to increase in the other

The Mongol culture earth was originally situated in—

(a) Southern China
(b) Northern Manchuria
(c) Eastern China
(d) Mongolia

The most widely accepted scheme of cultural realms—

(a) Spencer and Thomas
(b) Broek and Webb
(c) Haggett and Chorley
(d) Dicken and pitts

 Which of the following pairs are not correct matched ?

1. Indonesians — Australoid
2. North Africans — Caucasoid
3. West Europeans — Mongoloid
4. South Americans — Negroid
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4

Consider the following statements—
The problem of over population in most of Asia is due to:
1. Large birth rate and large death rate
2. Inadequate agro-industrial development
3. Immobility of the people
4. The continent being the original home of mankind
Codes :
(a) 1 and 4 are correct
(b) 2 alone is correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

Marxist philosophy of population dynamics states that—

(a) Population growth is not checked by the society
(b) Economic and social benefits can only be enhanced by an increase in the labour force
(c) Nature will reduce surplus population by war, diseases, famine and vice
(d) Man tends to reproduce prolifically

Consider the following countries-

1. Bangladesh
2. Brazil
3. Indonesia
4. Japan
The correct sequence of these countries in descending order of their population is—
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
(c) 3, 2, 4, 1
(d) 4, 3; 2, 1

Assertion (A): A negligible proportion of the people of the hot desert regions of the world re engaged in industrial pursuits.
Reason (R) : Those regions are very poorly endowed with mineral and / or energy resources.
Codes :
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

The most densely populated African country is—

(a) Sudan
(b) Egypt
(c) Libya
(d) Uganda

Which of the following characteristics symolise the oriental cultural realm ?

1. Industrialisation
2. Joint family bond
3. Subsistence agriculture
4. Urbanisation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4

 In developing countries, the population to pressure increase in some parts due immigration. Such parts are characterized by—

(a) Low cost of living
(b) More suitable climate
(c) Large employment opportunities
(d) Accessibility