UGC-NET (NTA) POPULATION STUDIES, June-2020Total Questions: 1001. Who among the following argued that multiple centres of nuclei were responsible for urban growth?A. Harris and UllmanB. Homer HoytC. Park and BurgessD. NelsonCorrect Answer: A. Harris and Ullman2. In which year, the National Sample Survey (NSS) was set up?A. 1950B. 1960C. 1970D. 1980Correct Answer: A. 19503. According to 2011 census, which Union Territory of India has lowest literacy rate?A. ChandigarhB. PuducherryC. Andaman & Nicobar IslandsD. Dadra & Nagar HaveliCorrect Answer: D. Dadra & Nagar Haveli4. During which period, India entered into the fourth phase of high population growth?A. 1891-1921В. 1921-1951C. 1951-1981D. 1981-2011Correct Answer: D. 1981-20115. Which United Nations World Population Conference adopted the world Population Plan of Action?A. Bucharest 1974B. Mexico 1984C. Belgrade 1965D. Cairo 1994E. A, B, DCorrect Answer: E. A, B, D6. Which one of the following is used to calculate the rate of natural increase in human population?A. CBR - CDRB. CDR + CBRC. CDR - CBRD. CBR + CMRCorrect Answer: A. CBR - CDR7. Which year is called the 'demographic divide' in India?A. 1881В. 1901C. 1921D. 1951Correct Answer: C. 19218. Which among the following is correct formula for Whipple's Index?(Sum of population aged A.B.C.D.Correct Answer: C.9. What is the annual permissible concentration of PM 2.5 in the air, according to World Health Organisation (WHO)?A. 60 µg/m³B. 50 µg/m³C. 10 µg/m³D. 30 µg/m3Correct Answer: C. 10 µg/m³10. The growth rate of population in India during 2001-2011 was:A. 14.9%В. 15.5%C. 17.7%D. 21.2%Correct Answer: C. 17.7%Submit Quiz12345678910Next »
