Question

What is the main reason behind the faster population growth in India?

Options

• Low birth rate and low mortality rate

• High birth rate and low mortality rate

• Faster birth rate and faster mortality rate

• High birth rate and high mortality rate

Answer 1

High birth rate and low mortality rate

Explanation:

India’s population grows rapidly because the birth rate remains high while the death rate is low. This creates a wide gap between births and deaths. A low birth rate would not cause faster growth, and a high death rate would reduce population growth.