UGC-NET (NTA) POPULATION STUDIES, December-2023

The law of the primate city was proposed by Mark Jefferson, an American geographer, in the early 20th century. This concept suggests that in a country or region, one city, known as the primate city, tends to dominate economically, politically, and culturally over other cities. The primate city is significantly larger and more influential than any other urban center in the area, often overshadowing the rest of the urban hierarchy. Jefferson's theory highlights the disproportionate concentration of resources, population, and activities in the primate city compared to other cities within the same region.

In the Census of India 2011, marriage emerged as the primary reason for migration among females. This finding reflects the prevalent societal norm where women typically relocate to their husband's place of residence after marriage, often termed as "marital migration." This pattern is deeply ingrained in many cultures and societies, leading to significant numbers of women migrating for marriage-related reasons across the country.

As per the Census of India 2011, the Scheduled Castes (SC) population comprises approximately 16.6% of the total population of India. Scheduled Castes are historically marginalized communities that have faced social and economic discrimination for centuries. The Indian government has implemented affirmative action policies and reservation systems to address the socio-economic disparities faced by these communities. However, despite these efforts, SC communities continue to experience challenges related to access to education, employment, and basic services.

According to the 2011 census of India, the Bhil tribe indeed emerged as the most populous tribe, with a total population of 4,618,068, constituting 37.7% of the total Scheduled Tribe population. These are the people belonging to the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. This highlights the significant demographic presence and cultural significance of the Bhil tribe within India.

The Census of India 2011 marked the first time that the transgender population was counted separately, aiming to provide visibility to this marginalized community. The census recorded a total of 4,87,803 transgender individuals, which is approximately 0.49 million. This inclusion was a significant step toward recognizing the rights and needs of transgender people in India.

Among the options provided, calcium deficiency is NOT considered a micronutrient deficiency under the RMNCHA (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health) programme. The RMNCHA programme primarily focuses on addressing deficiencies in essential micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Iron, and Iodine, as these are crucial for the health and well-being of women, newborns, and children. While calcium is indeed an important mineral for overall health, it is not typically included in the micronutrient deficiencies targeted by the RMNCHA programme.

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1976, made several significant changes, including the inclusion of "population control and family planning" in the Concurrent List. The Concurrent List contains subjects on which both the central and state governments can legislate. By placing population control and family planning in the Concurrent List, it allowed both the central and state governments to legislate and implement policies related to these matters.

The crude death rate is calculated as the number of deaths per 1000 population in a given year. In this scenario, if 10 people die out of a population of 1000, the crude death rate would be:
Crude Death Rate = Number of deaths/Total population × 1000
So, the crude death rate would be:
(10/100)× 1000=10

Among the options provided, Mizoram is NOT listed as an Empowered Action Group (EAG) state. EAG states are a group of high-focus states in India that require special attention and support due to their relatively low socio-economic indicators. The EAG states typically include Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Utcarakhand. Mizoram is not part of the EAG states.