World Population: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
What would be the correct order of the following countries in descending order of population? 1. Bangladesh 2. Brazil 3. Pakistan 4. Nigeria
- A2, 4, 1, 3
- B2, 1, 4, 3
- C1,2,3,4
- D3, 2, 4, 1
Question 2 of 50
What percentage of the total area of the continents is habitable (ecumene)?
- A40 - 50%
- B50-55%
- C55 -60%
- D70 - 75%
Question 3 of 50
Which species has the largest number of members?
- AMongoloid
- BNegroid
- CAustraloid
- DCaucasian
Question 4 of 50
The main reason for the increase in brain drain in recent years is-
- Alack of employment
- Bpopulation pressure
- Cdesire for a higher standard of living
- DPolitical instability
Question 5 of 50
The study of population is called-
- AHydrology
- Bdemographics
- Cclimatology
- Dpetrology
Question 6 of 50
The country with the highest population density is-
- AChina
- BBangladesh
- CIndia
- DSingapore
Question 7 of 50
The demographic transition theory was propounded by -
- AClark
- BTrewartha
- CNotestein
- DSpengler
Question 8 of 50
According to Malthus, in how many years does the population double?
- A15 years
- B25 years
- C35 years
- D45 years
Question 9 of 50
What is Pakistan's rank in the world in terms of population?
- AEighth
- BSeventh
- CFifth
- DSixth
Question 10 of 50
What percentage of the world's population lives in the continent of Asia?
- A0.4
- B0.45
- C0.55
- D0.7
Question 11 of 50
Which of the following countries has the highest life expectancy?
- ADenmark
- BAmerica
- CJapan
- DSwitzerland
Question 12 of 50
Where is the highest concentration of population found?
- AAsia
- BNorth America
- CEurope
- DAfrica
Question 13 of 50
What should be the total fertility rate (TFR) of a population to reach the replacement level of fertility?
- A1
- B1.6
- C2.1
- D2.3
Question 14 of 50
In which continent of the world is the largest population of primitive tribes found?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DAustralia
Question 15 of 50
The island with the highest population density is-
- AJava
- BSumatra
- CBorneo
- DCelebs
Question 16 of 50
The most urbanized continent is-
- AAfrica
- BAustralia
- CNorth America
- DEurope
Question 17 of 50
Which of the following countries is the most urbanized country in South Asia?
- ABhutan
- BIndia
- CPakistan
- DSri Lanka
Question 18 of 50
Which continent has the lowest population density?
- AEurope
- BAfrica
- CAsia
- DAustralia
Question 19 of 50
Which country in the world has the largest number of Muslims?
- APakistan
- BMalaysia
- CIndonesia
- DIndia
Question 20 of 50
Which one of the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?
- AIndia
- BNepal
- CPakistan
- DSri Lanka
Question 21 of 50
The country with the lowest population growth rate among Asian countries is-
- ASouth Korea
- BSingapore
- CJapan
- DThailand
Question 22 of 50
According to the United Nations, when did the world population reach 6 billion?
- ADecember 12, 1999
- BJuly 11, 1999
- CDecember 12, 1999
- Dnone of these
Question 23 of 50
Which two countries come after China and India in decreasing order of population?
- ABrazil and the USA
- BUSA and Indonesia
- CCanada and Malaysia
- DRussia and Nigeria
Question 24 of 50
Which of the following countries suffers from the problem of underpopulation?
- ADenmark
- BBrazil
- CSri Lanka
- DNigeria
Question 25 of 50
Which stage of demographic transition creates a situation of explosive growth in population?
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFourth
Question 26 of 50
Assertion (A): Areas with low population density are often overpopulated. Reason (R): They have low carrying capacity.
- ABoth A and R are correct and are the correct explanation of
- BBoth A and R are correct, but is not the correct explanation of.
- CA is correct, but R is wrong
- DA is wrong, but R is correct
Question 27 of 50
Which of the following countries was the first to officially adopt a family planning program?
- ABrazil
- BU.S.A.
- CIndia
- DChina
Question 28 of 50
In which of the following countries, three-fourths of the population lives on only 15% of the country's land area?
- AChina
- BSouth Africa
- CUkraine
- DBangladesh
Question 29 of 50
Dividing the total population by the area of available cultivable land gives-
- Apopulation density
- Bnutritional density
- Cagricultural density
- Dindustrial density
Question 30 of 50
Between which of the following latitudes does the maximum population of the world reside?
- A0⁰ - 20°N
- B0⁰ - 20⁰ S
- C20⁰N - 40⁰N
- D20°S- 40°S
Question 31 of 50
Consider the following countries- 1. Pakistan 2. Indonesia 3. Nigeria 4. Brazil The decreasing order of population size of these countries is-
- A1, 2, 4, 3
- B2, 3, 1, 4
- C2, 1, 4, 3
- D1,2,3,4
Question 32 of 50
India and China are currently going through which stage of demographic transition?
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFourth
Question 33 of 50
Which of the following countries has the highest population density?
- AChina
- BJapan
- CSri Lanka
- DBritain
Question 34 of 50
Consider the following countries in South Asia. The literacy rate in these countries, in descending order, is: 1. Bangladesh 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Sri Lanka
- A4, 2, 1, 3
- B2, 4, 3, 1
- C4, 2, 3, 1
- D2, 4, 1, 3
Question 35 of 50
The most populous country in the African continent is-
- ASouth Africa
- BNigeria
- CEthiopia
- DEgypt
Question 36 of 50
About 97% of the population of which country is indigenous to about 3% of its population? Does it live on land?
- AEgypt
- BTürkiye
- CNew Zealand
- DAustralia
Question 37 of 50
6 Billion Population Day is
- AJuly 11
- B12 August
- CSeptember 11
- DOctober 12
Question 38 of 50
What would be the correct order of the following countries in order of decreasing population? 1. USA 2. Indonesia 3. Pakistan 4. Brazil
- A1,2,3,4
- B1, 3, 2, 4
- C1, 4, 2, 3
- D1, 2, 4, 3
Question 39 of 50
What is the number of countries in the world with a population of more than 10 crore?
- A6
- B10
- C14
- D18
Question 40 of 50
What is the descending order of the first three countries with the highest sex ratio in the world?
- ABrazil, Indonesia, Japan
- BJapan, USA, Russia
- CRussia, Japan, USA.
- DBrazil, Japan, Russia
Question 41 of 50
According to an estimate, the year by which 70 percent of the world's population will be confined to cities is-
- A2040
- B2050
- C2060
- D2070
Question 42 of 50
Which of the following countries is most densely populated?
- AIndia
- BPakistan
- CSri Lanka
- DBangladesh
Question 43 of 50
Where is the lowest population density found?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DOceania
Question 44 of 50
When is 'World Population Day' celebrated?
- AJuly 11
- BOctober 12
- CSeptember 11
- D10 December
Question 45 of 50
Which of the following criteria is not used for the classification of human races?
- Aeye
- BEar
- Cnose
- DHair
Question 46 of 50
What is the ratio of total population and total agricultural area of a state called?
- Afunctional density
- Bmathematical density
- Ceconomic density
- Dagricultural density
Question 47 of 50
The lowest fertility rate in the world is
- AChina's
- Bof Italy
- Cof Sweden
- Dof the U.N.A.
Question 48 of 50
Which of these South Asian countries has the highest population density?
- ANepal
- BPakistan
- CIndia
- DSri Lanka
Question 49 of 50
Which of the following is a small country in terms of both area and population?
- ABhutan
- BNepal
- CMaldives
- DSri Lanka
Question 50 of 50
Which of the following language families has the largest number of languages spoken in the world?
- AAfro-Asiatic family
- BIndo-European family
- CChinese Tibetan family
- DPaleo Asiatic family