Question

Which of the following could be possible reasons for India becoming the country with the second-largest population in the world?

• A. India is one of the smallest countries by area to live in.
• B. There is no official birth control policy.
• C. There is a lack of awareness about population control.
• D. Rapid growth in the medical sector has reduced the death rate.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B There is no official birth control policy.
C There is a lack of awareness about population control.
D Rapid growth in the medical sector has reduced the death rate.

India is the seventh largest country in the world. There is no official birth control policy in India, and there is a general lack of awareness about safe methods of population control. Also, there is a low mortality rate due to access to good healthcare.