Question

In the year 1999, the world population reached up to:

• A. 1 billion.
• B. 3 billion.
• C. 6 billion.
• D. 7 billion.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

6 billion.

The correct option is C.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. In 1999, the world population was expected to be 6 billion people.
2. The major reason for this increase was that mortality dropped as food and medication supplies improved.
3. While the number of births remained rather high.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

The world's population is estimated to have surpassed one billion for the first time in 1804.

Option B:

In 1950, the global population was predicted to be over 3 billion people.

Option D:

The world population was expected to be 7 billion in October 2011.

Final answer: In the year 1999, the world population reached up to 6 billion.