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Population Explosion and It's Causes

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In an age pyramid, the number of individuals of reproductive age is lesser than pre-reproductive but higher than post reproductive ones. The population is

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Growing

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Declining

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Stable

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Can not be predicted

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Solution

The correct option is A Growing
When in an age pyramid, the number of individuals of reproductive age is lesser than pre - reproductive but higher than post - reproductive ones, then it shows that population is growing.

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