MCQ
Main factor in increasing the population is
  • A
    More reproductive capacity
  • B
    Early marriage
  • Higher natality and lower mortality
  • D
    Suitable and favourable environment

Answer

Correct option: C.
Higher natality and lower mortality
c
(c) The excess of birth over deaths in a year per $1000$ in the population is called the growth rate. It is decrease in death rate and increase in birth rate which are two primary factor for the increase in human population.

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