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Which of the following statements is/are true about the Malthusian Theory on population? |
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. For the sustainability of our resources, the world will have to control the rapid population increase. All of the above |
All of the above |
The correct answer is Option 4: All of the above All the statements accurately reflect the principles of Malthusian Theory. According to this theory, the population tends to grow exponentially while food supply grows arithmetically, leading to potential shortages. Any imbalance would cause a population crash due to famine, disease, and war. Additionally, it emphasizes that preventive checks (like family planning) are preferable to physical checks (such as famine and disease) for sustainable resource management. |
