Chapter 6: Human Resources Class VIII

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1. Answer the following questions.


(i) Why are people considered a resource?

People are considered a nation's greatest resource because nature's bounty becomes significant only when people find it useful. It is people with their demands and abilities that turn objects into 'resources.' Hence, human resource is the ultimate resource.


(ii) What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world?

Population distribution is uneven due to various factors:

- Geographical Factors: People prefer living on plains (like the Ganga plains) rather than mountains, and in areas with moderate climates and available fresh water.

- Economic Factors: Industrial areas (like Mumbai or Osaka) provide employment opportunities, attracting more people.

- Social & Cultural Factors: Areas with better housing, education, and health facilities are densely populated. Religious or cultural significance also attracts people to certain places (like Varanasi or Jerusalem).


(iii) The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?

The rapid growth is primarily due to a steep fall in the death rate while birth rates remained relatively high. This was made possible by:

- Better food supplies and nutrition.

- Advancements in medical science and healthcare facilities.

- Discovery of vaccines and medicines to control diseases.


(iv) Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.

1. Birth Rate and Death Rate: The birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 people, and the death rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 people. The difference between these two is the natural growth rate.

2. Migration: It is the movement of people in and out of an area. People may move within a country or between countries in search of better economic opportunities, education, or safety.


(v) What is meant by population composition?

Population composition refers to the structure of the population. It helps us understand:

- The age-sex ratio (how many males and females in different age groups).

- Literacy levels and educational status.

- Occupational structure and income levels.

- Health conditions.


(vi) What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding the population of a country?

A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age-sex composition of a population.

- It shows the total population divided into various age groups (e.g., 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years).

- The shape of the pyramid tells us about the host of people. For example, a broad base indicates a high birth rate, while a narrow top indicates high mortality among the elderly. It also shows the number of dependents (children and elderly) versus the working-age population.


2. Tick the correct answer.


(i) What does the term ‘population distribution’ refer to?

(c) The way in which people are spread across a given area.


(ii) Which are the three main factors that cause population change?

(b) Births, deaths and migration


(iii) In 1999, the world population reached

(c) 6 billion


(iv) What is a population pyramid?

(a) A graphical presentation of the age-sex composition of a population.


3. Complete the sentences below.

When people are attracted to an area, it becomes densely populated. Factors that influence this include favourable climate; good supplies of natural resources and fertile land.

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