Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:

The population growth or population change refers to the change in number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage. Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment and historical and cultural background of the region.

Which of the following is/are components of population change ?

Options:

Birth rate

Death rate

Migration

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Birth rate, death rate and migration are components of population change. The first two being natural factors and the last one is an actual factor.