Question

What would be the effect of decreased MMR & IMR on the population?

• A. It decreases the population
• B. It increases the population
• C. It stabilises the population
• D. It has no effect on population dynamics

Answer 1

The correct option is B It increases the population

MMR is Maternal mortality rate. Whereas IMR are infant mortality rate.

If it is decreased then number of individuals in the population would increase as less people would die.

So the correct answer is ' It increases the population'.