The difference between birth and death rates, when expressed in percentage, is known as the _____.
A
Growth rate
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B
Index
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C
Rise
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B Growth rate The difference between birth and death rates gives the natural increase of population of regions. When expressed in percentage it is known as the growth rate. The annual growth rate of Tamil Nadu's population is 1.1% which is lower than that of India.