In which of the following year does Thomas Malthus propose his population theory?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 1798
Thomas Malthus put forward his theory in 1798. He stated that the number of people would increase faster than the food supply, and that any further increase would end in a population crash caused by famine, disease and war.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 29-05-2026 (Slot 2) and 20-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “Population Control Measures Family planning is the spacing or preventing the birth of children. Access to family planning services is a significant factor in limiting population growth and improving women’s health. Propaganda, free availability of contraceptives and tax disincentives for large families are some of the measures which can help population control. Thomas Malthus in his theory (1798) stated that the number of people would increase faster than the food supply. Any further increase would result in a population crash caused by famine, disease and war. The preventive checks are better than the physical checks.…” |