AIOU Course Code 8227 Question Paper Spring 2025
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD
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Course: Population Studies (8227) Semester: Spring, 2025
Level: PGD
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.
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5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
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8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MP.
Total marks: 100 Pass marks: 40 Assignment No. 1
(UNIT 1-4)
Note: All Assignments will be uploaded on LMS.
Q. 1 Why is demography considered a branch of sociology? Explain with concrete examples. Additionally, how can demographic data be utilized in economic planning? (20)
Q. 2 What is Malthus' theory, and what does it convey? Why is it important to consider population growth? (20)
Q. 3 Why does the population census a crucial concept for determining population size? How is it conducted, and what data is collected through the census? Please explain in detail. (20)
Q.4 What are two methods of census? Write in detail with examples. (20)
Q. 5 What is Kingsley Davis' theory of demographic change and response, and how does it help us understand our daily lives? (20)
Total marks: 100 Pass marks: 40
Assignment No. 2
(UNIT 5-9)
Q.1 What is a population pyramid? How do age and sex composition play a crucial role in shaping a society, and what impact do they have on the society as a whole? (20)
Q.2 Explain the significance of various demographic measures and describe key concepts such as ratios, rates, and others. Explain at least three (3) examples of each concept. (20)
Q. 3 Provide a detailed explanation of the growth and size of Pakistan's population, including the most recent facts and figures from the latest census. (20)
Q. 4 What are the two main approaches to measuring fertility, and why are they important in demographic studies? How are they significant?
Q. 5 Write notes on the following: (20)
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