Population Geography:

 Growth and distribution of world population; demographic attributes;

 Causes and consequences of migration;
 Concepts of over-under-and optimum population;
 Population Theories - Malthusian, Marxian and demographic transition models;
 World population problems and policies,

QUESTIONS VISION 16
 Elaborate the Marxian theory of population and its relevance in the present world. 10
 Discuss the population theory of Paul Ehrlich.
 Discuss how the world is facing the twin challenges of a growing population and an aging
population. Suggest measures to overcome these challenges. 20
 Compare the population growth trends of Africa and Europe, in present times. 10
 Examine the major trends in international migration. How do these migrations affect in the
source and the destination region. 15