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Highest population growth rate can be observed in ____________.

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India
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Middle East
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Pakistan
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Bangladesh
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Solution

The correct option is C Middle East
  • The population growth or population change refers to the change in number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage.
  • Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment and historical and cultural background of the region.
  • The population of the Middle-East region is increasing at 2 percent per year, the second highest rate in the world after sub-Saharan Africa.


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