Population Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Population (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the census period in India?

   1. 5 years
   2. 10 years
   3. 15 years
   4. 20 years
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   Answer: B. 10 years

   The census period in India is conducted every 10 years to collect population data.

2. Which factor contributes to population growth?

   1. High birth rates
   2. High death rates
   3. Increased emigration
   4. Decreased birth rates
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   Answer: A. High birth rates

   High birth rates increase the population as more individuals are born within a period.

3. What represents a young population in a country?

   1. High proportion of elderly
   2. High birth rate
   3. High death rate
   4. High migration rate
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   Answer: B. High birth rate

   A high birth rate usually indicates a young population, as more children are being born.

4. What is an urban agglomeration?

   1. A town
   2. A group of towns and urban areas
   3. A village
   4. A metropolitan area
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   Answer: B. A group of towns and urban areas

   An urban agglomeration includes a city or town and its surrounding suburbs, forming a continuous urban area.

5. How does a population pyramid with a wide base usually interpret in terms of growth?

   1. Stable population
   2. Declining population
   3. Expansive growth
   4. Negative growth
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   Answer: C. Expansive growth

   A wide base in a population pyramid indicates a large number of young people, suggesting rapid population growth.

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