Arrange the given continents in ascending order as per the Growth of Population from 2010 to 2015.
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
D. Africa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B, C, D
A. Europe — first, with the lowest growth rate, 0.1.
B. North America — second, with 0.8.
C. Asia — third, with 1.0.
D. Africa — fourth, with the highest growth rate, 2.6.
Another question in this paper asks for the same four continents in descending order: D, C, B, A.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 2.3: Growth of Population 2010-15 over 1990-95 |
