Question

Define the term ‘population explosion’. What are the consequences of population explosion?

Answer 1

Population explosion:

1. The quick spurt in the population is referred to as a population explosion.
2. It is caused due to the drop in the death rate due to improved living conditions, improved medical facilities like immunizations, etc.

Consequences of population explosion:

1. It can lead to competition for essential requirements like food, shelter clothing, etc.
2. It can lead to the depletion of natural resources
3. It can increase the pollution of the environment due to increased automobile usage
4. It can lead to unemployment and unhygienic living conditions.