Chapter 1: Population : Distribution, Density, Growth
and Composition - Discuss the
patterns of distribution, density, growth and composition of India’s
population.
Chapter 2: Migration : Types, Causes and Consequences – Discusses about the concept and
definition of migration which has been an important factor in redistributing
population over time and space.
Chapter 3: Human Development – Discusses
about the concepts, indicators and approaches to human development and methods
of calculating the indexes related to poverty, healthy life and social
empowerment.
Chapter 4: Human Settlements – Discusses the meaning of settlements,
types of rural and urban settlements.
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Chapter 6: Population – The chapter defines how the study
of population, their numbers, distribution, growth and characteristics
or qualities provide the basic background for understanding and appreciating
all aspects of the environment.