Questions and Exercises

1. What are the major differences between old and new approaches to population policy in India ? Critically examine the old approach and suggest how the new approach addresses the weaknesses of the old approach.
2. What are MDGs. Is there any link between MDGs and population policy?
3. Identify some major issues in population studies.
4. Write short notes on the following:
1. area specific approach
2. participatory approach
3. relationship between gender gap and high fertility
5. What are the major pitfalls of the new approach to population?
6. Why is the study of internal migration important?
7. What is HIV? Which countries are affected by HIV epidemic most? What can be done to arrest the spread of HIV?
8. What is the relationship between HIV and sexuality? Why is the issue of stigma so important in dealing with HIV?
9. Write a short note on the extent of disability in India.
10. Collect data on prevalence of HIV in different countries from the net. Which countries have high or low rates of HIV? What could be the reasons for the high rate of HIV in the former?