Question

There has been a rapid increase in world population during 20th century specially in India mainly due to

• A. More children reaching reproducing age
• B. More resources
• C. Higher longevity
• D. More people marrying early

Answer 1

The correct option is A More children reaching reproducing age

The decline in death rate causes lower infant mortality rate and, hence, increased child survival. As the survival rates get increased and older, there will also be an increase in the number of older children, teenagers, and young adults and as a result there is an increase in the fertile population with constant fertility rates will lead to an increase in the number of children born. Thus, the correct answer is option A.