Questions p. 147 + p. 149

Question 1

India has had problems in implementing a family planning programme. Give reasons for these problems, using the following headings economic, social; political.

Answer 1

Economical: India is very poor and covers a large area, making communication extreamly difficult.

Social: A high percent of India’s population is rural and education is not widespread.

Political: India is a democracy and therefor can’t use as strict laws as China with restricting child birth.

Question 2

What are the main reasons for the succes of Mauritius’ population controls?

Answer 2

Improved economy resulting in more farmland, more external investments, and improved health care.

Question 3

Describe the distribution of the countries with the highest percentage of elderly.

Answer 3

Elderly usually move to the south coast because of the mild climate. Also they tend to stay out of big cities.