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Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below —   (i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in (a) the area of departure                                             (b) the area of arrival (c) Both the area of departure and arrival                   (d) None of the above                                             (ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of (a) high birth rates                                             (b) high life expectancies (c) high death rates                                            (d) more married couples   (iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to (a) the total population of an area (b) the number of persons added each year (c) the number of females per thousand males (d) the rate at which the population increases   (iv) According to the census 2001, a 'literate' person is one who (a) can read and write his/her name (b) can read and write any language (c) is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding (d) knows the 3 'R's (reading, writing, arithmetic)     

Answer:

(i)— c (ii)— a (iii)— b (iv)— c