Question

What are the adverse effects of a large population in the economic development of the country?

• A. More people migrate to other countries for a better lifestyle.
• B. There is use of advanced technologies.
• C. The infrastructural facilities cannot be accessible to all citizens of the country.
• D. The government is overburdened and cannot function effectively.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The government is overburdened and cannot function effectively.

A large population has benefits like a large workforce, growth in research and technology, more taxpayers, etc. However, the limited resources put pressure on the economy. A larger population means higher ultilisation of resources. As a result, the resources cannot be made accessible to everyone and the government is overburdened.