Annamalai University 2007 B.A Population Studies FERTILITY - Question Paper

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2007
( POPULATION STUDIES )
( 2nd YEAR )
( PART - III )
( PAPER - III )
640. FERTILITY
May ] [ Time : three Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
All ques. carry equal marks.
(5 × 20 = 100)
1. describe and discuss the basic concepts in
fertility.
2. discuss different measures of fertility.
3. discuss the social capillarity theory of fertility.Explain the reasons for slow decline of
fertility in developing countries.
5. discuss the level and pattern of fertility in Tamil
Nadu State.
6. Write an essay on differential fertility.
7. explain the ?status of women? and discuss
it?s influence on fertility.
8. discuss the consequences of high fertility in
India.
9. discuss the socio - economic determinants of
fertility.
10. Write short notes on any 2 of the
subsequent :
(a) Threshold hypothesis.
(b) Relation ranging from education and
fertility.
(c) Birth - Interval.
(d) Abortion.

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