Question

Why is population considered as the pivotal element in social studies?

Answer 1

People make and use resources. They are also considered as resources having different quality.
• Population (total number of persons inhabiting a particular place like city, state, country etc.) is the central element in social studies. It is the point of reference from which all other elements are observed.
• Human beings are producers as well as consumers of the resources so information about population of a country such as their size, distribution are important.