Question

The present population of the world is approximately _______.

• A. 4 billion
• B. 10 billion
• C. 6 billion
• D. 1 billion

Answer 1

The correct option is C 6 billion

• According to the United Nations, world population reached 7 Billion on October 31, 2011.
  
• The US Census Bureau made a lower estimate, for which the 7 billionmark was only reached on March 12, 2012.
  
• According to current projections, the global population will reach eight billion by 2024, and will likely reach around nine billion by 2037.