Question

Which one of the following is the main reason for rapid increase in population of India?

पर्याय

• High birth rate and high death rate

• Low birth rate and low death rate

• High birth rate and low death rate

• Low birth rate and high death rate

Answer 1

High birth rate and low death rate

Explanation:

India’s population increases rapidly because births remain high while deaths have declined. A wide gap between the birth rate and death rate results in faster population growth.