LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COM,ECO,HIS,VISCOM.

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THIRD SEMESTER – November 2008

SO 3203/SO 3200 – POPULATION STUDIES

 

 

 

Date : 13-11-08                     Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART A

(10 × 2 = 20 Marks)

Answer ALL questions in 30 words each.  

 

1. Define demography.
2. Is a population studies a social science? Explain.
3. State the theory of Saddler.
4. Elucidate the views of Spencer on fertility behaviour.
5. Bring out any two differences between fertility and fecundity.
6. Write and explain the formula for ASFR.
7. What do you understand by intervening obstacles?
8. Define migration.
9. What is meant by anti-natalist policy?
10. Explain rhythm method.

PART B

(5 × 8 = 40 Marks)

Answer any FIVE questions in 300 words each.

 

11. Highlight the relation of economics to population studies.
12. Briefly discuss the theory of demographic transition.
13. Point out the causes for reduction in mortality in developed countries.
14. Explain various types of migration.
15. Discuss briefly mortality influencing policies of India.
16. Bring out the mortality differentials in India.
17. Point out the biological factors which have a bearing on fertility.

 

PART C

(2 × 20 = 40 Marks)

Answer any TWO questions in 1200 words each. .

 

18. Examine the views of Malthus on population.
19. Discuss the nature, scope and importance of population studies.
20. Evaluate India’s attempt to reduce birth rate.
21. Describe HIV/AIDS as a threat to India’s population by highlighting its causes

and trends.

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