Population - Kerala (case study)

Question 1

where is Kerala?

Answer 1

it is a state in India located in the south-western region

Question 2

how many people live in Kerala?

Answer 2

32 million

Question 3

what percentage in India is the population of Kerala?

Answer 3

3.4%

Question 4

how many people are there every sq Km?

Answer 4

819

Question 5

what has happened to the population growth rate?

Answer 5

it has halved to 1.7% - lowest in India

Question 6

what is Kerala dependent on?

Answer 6

agriculture/fishing

Question 7

how many hectares can each family own?

Answer 7

8

Question 8

what is the literacy rate in India?

Answer 8

94%

Question 9

what is the literacy rate in India for women?

Answer 9

92%

Question 10

what percentage of babies are now born in hospitals?

Answer 10

95%

Question 11

what is the limit on family sizes?

Answer 11

2/3 children

Question 12

what stage of the Demographic Transition model is Kerala now in?

Answer 12

4

Question 13

why has the role of women changed?

Answer 13

improved education, better access to jobs, more money, better lifestyle, better decisions and better family planning