Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason for overpopulation?

• A. Better medical facilities causing decrease in death rates
• B. High migration due to better opportunities
• C. Increase in death rates
• D. Rise in birth rates

Answer 1

The correct option is C Increase in death rates

Overpopulation refers to a situation when the population is too great for a region to support.
The main reasons for overpopulation are:

• Rise in birth rates
• Better medical facilities causing a decline in death rates.
• High migration due to better opportunities