Six Reasons for Population Explosion

Q.

Which of the following is not a cause of population explosion?

1. Poor economic conditions

2. Desire to have a male child

3. Awareness about education

4. Religious customs and old beliefs

Q.

The main cause for the high growth in population is due to________.

1. Rise in death rate

2. Decrease in birth rate

3. Decline in death rate

4. None of these

Q.

Which of the following is not a major reason for sharp rise in world human popluation in the recent past?

1. Fewer deaths

2. Better health care

3. Immigration

4. Improved nutrition

Q.

Minimised food shortages and green revolution is the reason for very few starvation deaths.

1. True

2. False

Q.

The number of children reaching the reproductive age is increasing, and this contributes to the population growth.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Which of the following is not a cause of population explosion?

1. Desire to have a male child

2. Religious customs and old beliefs

3. Poor economic conditions

4. Awareness about education