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(Department of Sociology, Social Work and Population Studies)
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ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 10–13)
Course: Population Dynamics (4698) Semester: Spring, 2012
Level: M. Sc Sociology Total Marks: 100
Q. 1 Differentiate between lifespan and longevity. Discuss different determinants of
mortality with examples. (25)
Q. 2 Explain the demographic significance of infant mortality in a society. (25)
Q. 3 Define Urbanization. Discuss in detail the effects of urbanization. (25)
Q. 4 Define and explain the types of migration. Also discuss the recent trends in
international migration. (25)
ASSIGNMENT No.2
(Units: 14–18)
Q. 1 Age at first marriage is very important for demographic processes. Discuss the
factors responsible for delayed marriages in Pakistan. (25)
Q. 2 What is the effect of population growth on health facilities? Discuss with reference
to Pakistan. (25)
Q. 3 What are the effects of population growth on economic development? Discuss in
detail. (25)
Q. 4 How the status of women in a society can affect population growth? Discuss. (25)
