Identify the scholar who voiced his concern about the growing scarcity of resources as compared to the human population.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Robert Malthus
Malthus held that the number of people would grow faster than the food supply. He was the first to voice concern about the scarcity of resources as compared to the human population.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book (India: People and Economy), which calls the scholar Sir Robert Malthus. The latest edition (2026-27) calls him Thomas Malthus and gives his theory (1798). Both editions are given below for your benefit.
NCERT (2026-27): “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.”
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Scholar like Sir Robert Malthus was the first one to voice his concern about the growing scarcity of resources as compared to the human population.” |