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Ph.D Entrance Examination Model Question Paper
SUBJECT : POPULATION STUDIES

Section A : Circle the correct answer.
All questions carry equal marks (40 X 1 = 40). Maximum Marks 40
1. Crude Death rate is defined as
a Number of deaths divided by total population
b. Number of deaths divided by mid year population
c. Number of births divided by mid year population
d. Number of deaths divided by number of births

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2. Percentage of urban population between 1991 and2001 in India has been
a. Increased over 5 per cent
b. Increased less than 5 per cent
c. Remained nearly the same
d. Declined over the period

Section B :
Answer any three questions :
All questions carry equal marks (10 X 3 = 30). Maximum marks : 30
1. Marxian views on population growth
2. The role of family in fertility regulation

Section C :
Answer any two (all questions carry equal marks (2 X 15 =30) Maximum marks : 30
1. The sex ratio trend in India is a vivid description of the low status of women in the country. Justify.
2. Examine the inter-relationship between population growth and environment