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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 60
Q60. According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following is correct?
A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.
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Population Issues – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Population issues have long been a focal point of global discourse, captivating the attention of policymakers, researchers, and citizens alike.
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 59
Q59. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
The Dutch established their factories/ warehouses on the East Coast on lands granted
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Population composition – UPSC Indian Society Notes
Population composition refers to the detailed description of a population, focusing on various characteristics that define its demographics
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 58
Q58. With reference to Indian history, which of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?
a) Arab merchants
b) Qalandars
c) Persian calligraphists
d) Sayyids
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The population pyramid (The age-sex pyramid) – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in different age groups. A population pyramid is used to show the age-sex structure of the population.
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 57
UPSC Prelims 2022 Q57. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign
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Demographic Dividend and Its Issues – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The demographic dividend happens when the working-age population becomes larger compared to the dependent population
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Determinants of Population Change – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The change in the population size of a country is influenced by three main factors: births, deaths, and migration. Births add to the population, while deaths decrease it.
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Population Characteristics – UPSC Indian Society Notes
The characteristics of a given set of population can be understood on the basis of the following parameters:
