Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

• A. An increase in the population results in an increase in the growth rate.
• B. An increase in the population results in an decrease in the growth rate.
• C. An increase in the population may result in an increase or a decrease in the growth rate.
• D. An increase in the population doesn't affect the growth rate.

Answer 1

The correct option is C An increase in the population may result in an increase or a decrease in the growth rate.

An increase in the population may result in an increase or a decrease in the growth rate. In India, the population has been increasing over the years but the growth rate has been decreasing. This is because of the large population of India.