AKUEB Solved MCQs, CRQs & ERQs (Grade 10th)

Chapter # 7 Population – Solved Past Papers MCQs

Which of the following perspectives shows an economic reason for the population growth in Pakistan?

A) I would not adopt family planning strategies as I believe against it.

B) During the last 3 years, many Afghans have come and settled in my area.

C) I would like to have 7-8 children who will work and earn money for the family.

D) God has given us five daughters and now we are hoping to have a son who will be a prestige for us

Correct Answer C) I would like to have 7-8 children who will work and earn money for the family.

Explanation: This option highlights an economic reason for population growth. The person expresses the desire for more children because they believe that these children will contribute financially to the family. In developing countries, families may view larger numbers of children as a way to ensure more income sources and support, especially in agricultural or labor-intensive contexts.

• Option A reflects a cultural or religious reason, not an economic one.

• Option B refers to migration, which is a demographic factor rather than an internal economic motivation for increasing family size.

• Option D reflects a social or gender-based reason, focusing on the desire for a male child for social prestige.

Thus, option C clearly demonstrates an economic motivation tied to population growth.

Which of the following is the CORRECT difference between population density and population distribution?

Correct Answer D) It refers to the number of people living in a particular unit of area. It refers to how the people are spread in a particular area.

• Population Density: It refers to the number of people living in a particular unit of area (e.g., people per square kilometer).

• Population Distribution: It refers to how the people are spread in a particular area, showing the pattern of where people live.

Explanation: Population Density gives a numeric measure of how crowded a place is by calculating how many people live in a unit of area (usually per square kilometer or mile). Population Distribution describes the spatial arrangement of people across an area, such as a country, region, or the world. It shows where people are concentrated or sparsely populated.

Thus, option D accurately defines the difference between population density and population distribution

The BEST solution to overcome the problem of overpopulation is to

A) improve medical facilities.

B) improve the supply of quality food.

C) increase boys’ schools in the rural areas.

D) make people aware about family planning.

Correct Answer D) make people aware about family planning.

Explanation: Overpopulation is primarily driven by high birth rates, often due to a lack of awareness about family planning methods. Educating people about family planning, providing access to contraceptives, and promoting smaller family norms are the most effective strategies to address overpopulation. While improving medical facilities, food supply, or education are important for overall development, they don’t directly tackle the issue of overpopulation as effectively as family planning awareness does.

In the 1980s, Pakistan’s skilled work force moved to the Middle Eastern countries in search of better job opportunities and high standard of living. The given movement of population from Pakistan is an example of

A) Emigration

B) Immigration

C) Rural to urban migration.

D) Urban to urban migration.

Correct Answer A) Emigration.

Explanation: Emigration refers to the act of leaving one’s country to live in another. In the given case, Pakistan’s skilled workforce moved from Pakistan to Middle Eastern countries, which is an example of emigration. Immigration (option B) is when people move into a country from another country, which is not the case here. Rural to urban migration (option C) refers to people moving within a country from rural areas to cities, and urban to urban migration (option D) refers to moving between cities, both of which are not relevant in this context since the movement is international.