Question

Which of the following factor(s) is/are responsible for the increase in human population?

(i) Advancement in medical science to check the diseases
(ii) Mechanised agriculture for more food production
(iii) Better advancements in road construction
(iv) Industrialisation

• A. Only (i) and (ii)
• B. Only (iii) and (iv)
• C. Only (i), (iii) and (iv)
• D. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

Births and deaths are natural causes of population change. The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country or place gives the population change in that place. Other factors that have contributed to an increase in the human population are:
(i) Advancement in medical science to check the diseases
(ii) Mechanised agriculture for more food production
(iii) Industrialisation