Question

In general it is observed that the rate of population growth has been ________ in the densely populated areas compared to sparsely populated areas.

• A. Low
• B. High
• C. Negligible
• D. Almost the same

Answer 1

The correct option is A Low

Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. Such a change can be expressed in two ways: in terms of absolute numbers and in terms of percentage change per year. In general it is observed that the rate of population growth has been low in the densely populated areas compared to sparsely populated areas.