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Population and Development Fundamentals

Demography

An overview of demographic concepts, reproductive health laws, and population dynamics in the Philippines.

Sociology Public Health Population Studies

15 Questions Medium Ages 16+ Oct 10, 2026

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1 What is the primary goal of POPDEV?

A Reducing total population
B Integrating population dynamics into socio-economic development
C Increasing immigration rates
D Standardizing birth certificates

2 Which law provides the legal framework for reproductive health in the Philippines?

A RA 10354
B RA 9165
C RA 8425
D RA 7160

3 What is the approximate Total Fertility Rate (TFR) considered as the 'replacement level'?

A 1.5
B 2.1
C 3.0
D 0.5

4 What condition defines a 'demographic dividend'?

A High infant mortality
B More elderly than children
C Working-age population is larger than non-working age
D High migration rate

5 Which region in the Philippines reported the highest discussion of sex at home according to UPPI?

A NCR
B CALABARZON
C Western Visayas
D Central Luzon

6 What is the definition of 'de jure' population counting?

A Counting people where they are found
B Counting people based on their usual place of residence
C Counting only citizens
D Counting only working-age adults

7 What term refers to the reduction of a population due to death?

A Fertility
B Migration
C Mortality
D Momentum

8 Which country is the top destination for first-time overseas Filipino migrants?

A USA
B Singapore
C Saudi Arabia
D Japan

9 What is the primary role of the CPD (Commission on Population and Development)?

A Managing the national budget
B Policy and program coordination for pop-dev integration
C Issuing passports
D Building hospitals

10 What does a population pyramid with a wide base and rapid taper indicate?

A Low fertility and low mortality
B High fertility and high mortality
C Stable population
D Aging population

11 What concept explains why a population continues to grow even after fertility rates fall below replacement level?

A Brain Drain
B Population Momentum
C Dependency Ratio
D Migration Stream

12 What is the term for the loss of highly skilled professionals to wealthier countries?

A Brain Gain
B Brain Drain
C Migration Stream
D Demographic Dividend

13 What indicator do demographers use to account for females who do not survive to the end of their childbearing years?

A Crude Birth Rate
B Total Fertility Rate
C Net Reproduction Rate
D Dependency Ratio

14 Which SDG includes targets for universal access to sexual and reproductive health?

A Gender Equality
B Zero Hunger
C Quality Education
D Climate Action

15 What is the formula for Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?

A Births / Total Population * 1,000
B Deaths / Total Population * 1,000
C Total Population / Births * 1,000
D Migration / Total Population * 1,000

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