Population
ICSE · Class 10 · Biology
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Basic Population Concepts and Terminology
- Population is a group of interbreeding individuals of the same species in a geographical region
- Human population refers to males and females of different age groups within geographical boundaries
- Demography is the statistical study of human population including growth, composition, and distribution
Population Growth Patterns and Curves
- Every population has inherent tendency to grow
- India's population was 24 crores in 1901, now around 1.28 billion
- Population showed steady increase except slight fall in 1911-21
Causes of Population Growth
- Advancement in Agriculture: Better food availability, less starvation and malnutrition
- Medical Advancement: Disease control, increased life span, more people reaching reproductive age
- Religious and Social Customs: Non-acceptance of family planning due to beliefs
Problems Due to Population Explosion
- Family-level problems: Poor maternal health, inadequate housing, economic pressure, malnutrition, improper education
- Environmental problems: Urbanization, environmental degradation, transportation stress, deforestation
- Resource depletion: Water scarcity, mineral reserve depletion, energy source exhaustion
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