Question of Demography

Third Year, First Term Examination 2015

Sociology Discipline

Khulna University

Session: 2013-2014

Course No.: Soc 3103

Title of the Course: Demography

Full Marks: 60                                                    Time: 03 Hours

• The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. The questions are of equal value.
• Use separate answer script for each section.

Section A

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions.

1. A. Explain the nature and scope of Demography.  05
        B. Narrate the trend of world population. 05

2. A. Evaluate the theory of optimum population. 05
        B. What is demographic transition theory? Critically discuss the demographic transition in Bangladesh. 05

3. A. What is population pyramid? 02
        B.  Discuss the characteristics of population pyramid. 03
        C.  How can you achieve demographic dividend in the context of Bangladesh? 05

4. A. Critically discuss the Davis-Blacke model on fertility. 05
        B. How will you measure the fertility? Discuss. 05

Section-B

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions

1. A. What are the components of mortality? 02
        B. What is the difference between morbidity and mortality? 04
        C. What are the causes of death? 04

2. A. what are the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors in migration? 03
        B. Critically discuss the causes of unequal distribution of population in the global context. 07

3. A. What is the necessity of population estimation and projection? 04
        B. Discuss the methods of population projection with example. 06

4. Critically discuss the paradigm shift of population policy in Bangladesh. 10