Geography
National Population Policy
राष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या नीति
In this Class 9 Geography topic from the chapter “Population,” students learn why India introduced the National Population Policy and how it addresses population growth through voluntary, informed family planning. The topic connects population stabilisation with accessible reproductive healthcare, improved maternal and child health, universal education, delayed marriage, reduced infant mortality and greater awareness of demographic change. It also helps students understand how public policy responds to population trends and supports people’s quality of life.
Practice questions
Which statement best shows the development-oriented nature of the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87Why would it be wrong to limit family welfare programmes only to women under the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87If health services are available in an area but people are not using them which policy gap is visible?HardLevel 87Which measure is most direct for improving maternal health under the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87What is the most correct reason for special attention to vulnerable groups in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87Accuracy of population data in the National Population Policy directly affects what?HardLevel 87What conclusion follows from placing health and education together in the National Population Policy 2000?HardLevel 87According to the National Population Policy availability of affordable contraceptive services is most linked with what?HardLevel 87Which option shows the most balanced objective of the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87Protecting adolescents from unwanted pregnancies in the National Population Policy shows which approach?HardLevel 87Why are child health and maternal health viewed together in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87If birth rate is falling in a state but girls education remains weak what risk may still remain under the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87What is the most necessary base to turn population into human resource under the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87In the context of National Population Policy which measure can help reduce a high dependency ratio in the long term?HardLevel 87Why can health facilities be less effective without social awareness in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87Why is population stabilization considered a long-term goal in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87According to the National Population Policy expansion of nutrition services strengthens which outcome?HardLevel 87What is the logic of placing health services and family planning together in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87Which example best shows the inclusive thinking of the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87In which problem is the need for both law and awareness most clearly seen in the National Population Policy?HardLevel 87