Population Growth

Q.

In a population unrestricted reproductive capacity is called

1. Biotic potential

2. Fertility

3. Carrying capacity

4. Birth rate

Q. Population growth rate can be best described as

1. Rate at which a population grows
2. Rate at which a population grows in a set geographical location
3. Rate at which individuals are added to the population per capita
4. Rate at which individuals grow and attain maturity in a population

Q. Which of the following pairs represents a density independent growth model and its respective growth curve?

1. Logarithmic growth model, S-shaped growth curve
2. Exponential growth model, J-shaped growth curve
3. Logistic growth model, J-shaped growth curve
4. Exponential growth model, S-shaped growth curve

Q. In 2015, for each of the 14 million people present in a country, if 0.028 are born and 0.008 die during a year. Calculate the number of people at the end of 2015:

1. 25 millions
2. 17 millions
3. 20 millions
4. 18 millions

Q. If birth rate is 100, death rate is 10 and the number of individuals in the population group is 1000, then what will be the percentage of natural growth rate?

1. 0.09%
2. 9.0%
3. 0.9%
4. 90%