Class 10 Human Population Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Human Population

• Demography and population density
• Birth rate, death rate and growth rate
• Causes of population rise
• Problems of population explosion
• Methods of population control

Human Population practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   The statistical study of human population is known as:

   1. (a)Biography
   2. (b)Demography
   3. (c)Cartography
   4. (d)Topography
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   1. Correct option: (b) Demography+1

   Answer: (b)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is a major socio-cultural cause of rapid population growth in India?

   1. (a)Strict government population policies
   2. (b)Universal marriage system and early marriage
   3. (c)High cost of raising children
   4. (d)Late marriage and career focus
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   1. Correct option: (b) Universal marriage system and early marriage+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is an example of an intrauterine device (IUD) used for population control?

   1. (a)Vasectomy
   2. (b)Oral contraceptive pill
   3. (c)Copper-T
   4. (d)Diaphragm
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   1. Correct option: (c) Copper-T+1

   Answer: (c)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Natality refers to the:

   1. (a)Total number of individuals migrating into a region
   2. (b)Number of live births per 1,000 individuals per year
   3. (c)Number of individuals leaving a region per year
   4. (d)Number of deaths per 1,000 individuals per year
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   1. Correct option: (b) Number of live births per 1,000 individuals per year+1

   Answer: (b)
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   Answer the following questions regarding methods of population control: (a) Differentiate between Tubectomy and Vasectomy on the basis of: (i) Part of the reproductive system cut or tied, (ii) Sex in which it is performed. (b) State any two advantages of barrier methods of contraception over surgical methods of population control.
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   1. (a)(i) Part cut or tied: in tubectomy the Fallopian tubes (oviducts), in vasectomy the vas deferens (sperm ducts).+1
   2. (a)(ii) Sex: tubectomy is performed in females, vasectomy in males.+1
   3. (b) First advantage, any one of: barrier methods are temporary and reversible, whereas surgical methods are permanent; they need no surgery, anaesthesia or hospitalisation; condoms also protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS; they are cheap and easily available; or any other valid advantage.+1
   4. (b) Second advantage, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Tubectomy: Fallopian tubes cut and tied, in females; vasectomy: vas deferens cut and tied, in males. (b) Any two of: barrier methods are reversible, need no surgery or hospitalisation, condoms protect against STDs, they are cheap and easily available.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   Answer the following questions regarding the methods of population control: (a) State the primary objective of population control. (b) Name two common temporary barrier methods used in family planning. (c) Differentiate between tubectomy and vasectomy based on the organ affected in each case.
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   1. (a) To regulate the birth rate and limit the family size to match available resources, thereby checking rapid population growth.+1
   2. (b) First barrier method, any one of: condom; diaphragm; cervical cap; female condom; or any other valid barrier method.+0.5
   3. (b) Second barrier method, a different one from the same list.+0.5
   4. (c) Tubectomy: the Fallopian tubes (oviducts) of the female are cut and tied.+1
   5. (c) Vasectomy: the vas deferens (sperm ducts) of the male are cut and tied.+1

   Answer: (a) To check the birth rate and limit family size so that population growth matches available resources. (b) Any two of: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, female condom. (c) Tubectomy cuts and ties the Fallopian tubes (females); vasectomy cuts and ties the vas deferens (males).

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