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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 Geography Chapter 6 – Population
Class 9 Geography
Last Updated: 23 July 2026
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Utilise
Meaning: To make use of something
अर्थ: उपयोग करना
"Humans utilise natural resources."
Calamity
Meaning: An event causing great damage
अर्थ: आपदा
"The flood was a great calamity."
Disaster
Meaning: A sudden event causing destruction
अर्थ: विनाश
"The tsunami was a major disaster."
Pivotal
Meaning: Of crucial importance
अर्थ: महत्वपूर्ण
"Population is a pivotal element in society."
Distribution
Meaning: The way something is spread
अर्थ: वितरण
"Population distribution varies across India."
Census
Meaning: An official count of population
अर्थ: जनगणना
"The census provides population data."
Populous
Meaning: Having a large population
अर्थ: जनसंख्या वाला
"Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state."
Density
Meaning: Number of people per unit area
अर्थ: घनत्व
"Bihar has high population density."
Sparse
Meaning: Thinly scattered
अर्थ: विरल
"Arunachal Pradesh has sparse population."
Terrain
Meaning: Physical features of land
अर्थ: भू-आकृति
"Himalayan terrain is rugged."
Dynamic
Meaning: Constantly changing
अर्थ: गतिशील
"Population is a dynamic phenomenon."
Phenomenon
Meaning: An observable event or fact
अर्थ: घटना
"Population growth is a global phenomenon."
Magnitude
Meaning: The size or extent of something
अर्थ: परिमाण
"The magnitude of increase is very large."
Absolute
Meaning: Total without comparison
अर्थ: संपूर्ण
"Absolute increase is calculated by subtraction."
Annual
Meaning: Yearly
अर्थ: वार्षिक
"The annual growth rate is 2 percent."
Decline
Meaning: A decrease or reduction
अर्थ: गिरावट
"Birth rates have started to decline."
Neutralise
Meaning: To cancel out the effect of something
अर्थ: निष्प्रभावी करना
"Population growth neutralises conservation efforts."
Indicator
Meaning: A sign showing condition
अर्थ: संकेतक
"Declining growth rate is a positive indicator."
Mortality
Meaning: The state of being subject to death
अर्थ: मृत्यु दर
"Infant mortality rate has reduced."
Migration
Meaning: Movement of people from one place to another
अर्थ: प्रवासन
"Rural to urban migration is increasing."
Adverse
Meaning: Harmful or unfavorable
अर्थ: हानिकारक
"Poverty is an adverse condition."
Urbanisation
Meaning: Growth of cities
अर्थ: शहरीकरण
"Migration leads to urbanisation."
Adolescent
Meaning: Young person between 10-19 years
अर्थ: किशोर
"India has a large adolescent population."
Deficiency
Meaning: Lack of something essential
अर्थ: कमी
"Poor diet causes nutrient deficiency."
Anaemia
Meaning: Lack of red blood cells
अर्थ: रक्ताल्पता
"Many adolescent girls suffer from anaemia."
Sensitise
Meaning: To make aware of something
अर्थ: जागरूक करना
"Girls must be sensitised about health issues."
Welfare
Meaning: Well-being and health
अर्थ: कल्याण
"The Family Welfare Programme was introduced in India."
Compulsory
Meaning: Required, mandatory
अर्थ: अनिवार्य
"School education up to 14 is compulsory."
Immunisation
Meaning: Protection against disease by vaccine
अर्थ: टीकाकरण
"Universal immunisation is a government goal."
Preventable
Meaning: Able to be avoided
अर्थ: रोकथाम योग्य
"Vaccines fight preventable diseases."