Impact of HIV/AIDS on patterns of population growth and/or population decline HIV/AIDS: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which initially remains inactive in animals before causing AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome) which affects the immune system. Since it damages the immune system, people with this virus succumb to other life
Geography
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it.
Influence of migration on birth rate and death rate on patterns of population growth and population declineInfluence of migration on birth rate and death rate on patterns of population growth and population decline
Influence of migration on birth rate and death rate on patterns of population growth and population decline Since Migration is the movement of people or individuals from one area to another, it always has an impact on the population of regions. There are two types of migration, In-migration & out-migration
Influence of migration on population growth and population declineInfluence of migration on population growth and population decline
Influence of migration on patterns of population growth and population decline Migration: Migration is the movement of people from one place or region to another. There are two types of migration, permanent and temporary. Usually permanent migration results in a change in the population of an area. Migration occurs
Reasons for contrasting patterns of population decline and population growthReasons for contrasting patterns of population decline and population growth
Reasons for contrasting patterns of population decline and population growth Causes for negative patterns associated with Population decline: Physical aspects of regions:Physical features like rugged or mountainous terrain are unsuitable for construction of houses, roads etc. The slope and height deters the development of settlements and transport facilities. Climatic
Over-population and under-population: Causes and ConsequencesOver-population and under-population: Causes and Consequences
Over-population and under-population: Causes and Consequences Causes of over – population: Birth and Death rates: Over-population and under-population – Due to improved technology, efficient healthcare and medical facilities global birth rates have soared. The probability of infants surviving beyond the age of five has increased too. Better health care
Population ExplosionPopulation Explosion
Growth of the world’s population and associated problems World Population: According to the United States Census Bureau (USCB) the population of the world has reached an estimated 7 billion in 2014. The growth rate peaked in 1960 and has been growing ever since. The number is expected to reach
Environmental Issues in IndiaEnvironmental Issues in India
Environmental Issues in India 1.Environmental Hazards Environmental Issues that Challenge India – When a natural process or activities of human reach beyond particular time limits or intolerable magnitude, it results into environmental hazards. It results in huge losses as it is difficult to manage or adjust the situation or calamity.
Settlements in IndiaSettlements in India
Settlements in India: 1. Introduction It is in the Indus River Valley that civilization in India first started with Harappa and Mohenjo Daro the 2 highly advanced and reasonably sophisticated cities coming up alongside the river. The Aryans invaded this civilization by 1500 BCE. They traveled into India and journeyed
India’s Cultural SettingIndia’s Cultural Setting
India’s Cultural Setting 1. Origin of Mankind More than a million years back, early humans came from Africa to India. This is indicated by a discovery of around 3528 Acheulian stone tools mainly cleavers and handaxes, in Tamil Nadu’s Kortallayar River Baisn at Attirampakkam, a prehistoric site. This research was
Economic Planning in IndiaEconomic Planning in India
Economic Planning in India Economic Planning in India – Gradual changes are being seen in the characteristics of many urban and rural Indian settlements. Special inequalities, in physical, economic and social development in the country can be reduced by smart planning by the government and adopting a regional approach. The
IndustriesIndustries
1.Evolution of Industries Development of industries is vital to human and socio-development in any nation. India is well known for its household and cottage industries all across the globe. Demand for silk and muslin products and pottery was very high before industrial development in modern India. Industrial growth got extremely
Transport – Communication and TradeTransport – Communication and Trade
Transport – Communication and Trade Transport – Communication and Trade – The transportation system has been revolutionized completely in India both internally and externally. Waterways, roads, airways and railways are the main transportation means in India. Rail Transport In the recent times, improvement in communications has played a major role
Spatial Organization of AgricultureSpatial Organization of Agriculture
Spatial Organization of Agriculture 1.Cropping Patterns Spatial Organization of Agriculture – The cropping systems and patterns of cropping in India are dependent on various factors like economic, social and physical. The finest farming systems and patterns for improving agricultural production are adopted in India. Efforts are taken to retain soil
AgricultureAgriculture
Agriculture: 1. Land Utilization A scare resource is land. No matter what the practical or competing purpose, the supply is fixed. With increasing economic growth and human population, the demand for land is only increasing. The term ‘land use pattern’ means the arrangement or layout of uses of land area.
Energy ResourcesEnergy Resources
Energy Resources 8 Energy Resources: 1.Sources of Conventional Energy Energy is used by human beings for doing different activities and for their existence. Conventional energy sources are of different types. One vital component in the infrastructure of economy, is energy, be it sectors like economical, agriculture, residential or industry. Energy
Natural Resources in IndiaNatural Resources in India
Natural Resources in India: 1.Natural Resources Things given by nature are termed as natural resources. These resources are found under and above the earth’s surface. Natural resources found in India include mineral ores, land, animals, fisheries, forests and energy sources like uranium, gas, petroleum, etc which play a vital role
Types of SoilTypes of Soil
Types of Soil: Soils in India are divided into 8 major groups as per the All India Soil Survey Committee set up in 1953 by the ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research. One valuable and important resource for each and every human being is soil, a mixture of organic
ClimateClimate
Climate: In India, the climatic regions are many, right from the alpine and temperate in the Himalayan north where there is sustained winter snowfall in the elevated regions, to the tropical in the south. The Thar Desert and Himalayas influence the climate of India, strongly. When atmosphere is in a