POPULATION AND GENDER EDUCATION SELECTED VSA

Section A Answers

1. Define Population Explosion: i. Population explosion is a rapid increase in population size. ii. It results from high birth rates and low mortality rates, leading to resource strain.

2. What do you mean by Mortality? i. Mortality refers to the rate of deaths within a population. ii. It is often expressed as the number of deaths per thousand people per year.

3. Define Inquiry Approach: i. Inquiry approach is an educational method focused on exploration and questioning. ii. It develops critical thinking by allowing learners to investigate questions and problems.

4. Write down two uses of Radio as a mass media: i. Radio spreads information on social, political, and health issues. ii. It also provides entertainment through music, stories, and talk shows.

5. Define Globalization: i. Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of countries. ii. It involves the free movement of goods, services, and information worldwide.

6. Define Gender: i. Gender refers to the social and cultural roles attributed to different sexes. ii. It influences identity, social expectations, and access to resources.

7. What do you mean by Co-education? i. Co-education is an educational system where both genders learn together. ii. It promotes equal opportunities for males and females in the same environment.

8. What is Population Distribution? i. Population distribution is the spatial spread of people within an area. ii. It is influenced by factors such as resources, climate, and job opportunities.

9. Define Mass Media: i. Mass media are communication channels reaching large audiences. ii. Examples include television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

10. What is Participant Observation? i. Participant observation is a research method involving immersion in a community. ii. Researchers observe behaviors and interactions firsthand.

11. Define SSA and RMSA: i. SSA stands for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, focused on elementary education. ii. RMSA stands for Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, which aims at enhancing secondary education.

12. Enumerate four problems of Women Education in India: i. Gender discrimination and early marriage. ii. Limited access to resources and lack of safe transportation.

13. Explain the meaning of the term “Death-Rate”: i. Death rate is the measure of deaths in a population per year. ii. It is usually expressed per 1,000 individuals annually.

14. Define Population Education: i. Population education raises awareness of population growth issues. ii. It promotes understanding of the impact on resources and development.

15. Why has there been a steady migration of the population from Rural to Urban? i. Migration is often due to better employment and education in cities. ii. People also seek improved healthcare and living conditions in urban areas.

16. Explain the term Gender Stereotyping: i. Gender stereotyping assigns roles and characteristics based on gender. ii. It leads to discrimination and limits individual potential.

17. What is the Sex Ratio of Men-Women after Independence? i. India has generally had more males than females post-independence. ii. Efforts continue to improve the gender balance in the population.

18. What is the Scope of Population Education? i. It covers topics like family planning and sustainable development. ii. It also examines the impact of population growth on resources.

19. Explain the term “Dependency Ratio”: i. Dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents to the working-age population. ii. It indicates the economic burden on productive individuals.

20. Define Population Dynamics: i. Population dynamics studies changes in population size over time. ii. It is influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration.

21. Give two objectives of Population Education: i. To create awareness about population issues and impacts. ii. To encourage responsible decisions regarding family size.

22. What are Audio-Visual Aids? i. Audio-visual aids are tools used to enhance learning through sight and sound. ii. Examples include videos, slides, and projectors.

23. What is a Discussion Method? i. Discussion method is an interactive teaching approach. ii. It promotes critical thinking through collective sharing and analysis.

24. Define Gender: i. Gender is a set of social roles and expectations for men and women. ii. It varies culturally and affects individual identity.

25. What are the Topics to be studied in Gender Studies? i. Topics include gender roles, stereotypes, and equality. ii. It also studies the impact of gender on society and personal lives.

26. Give any one problem faced by Illiterate Women: i. Illiterate women often face economic dependency. ii. This limits their ability to secure jobs and make financial decisions.

27. What is the Full Form of SSA? i. SSA stands for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. ii. It is a government program for universal elementary education in India.

28. Give two objectives of Population Education: i. To raise awareness about population growth effects. ii. To promote sustainable family and community development.

29. What are the Topics to be studied in Population Studies? i. Topics include demographic trends, migration, and population health. ii. It also examines fertility, mortality, and social impacts.