Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

In which condition, negative growth of population happens?

Options:

When birth and death rate are equal and in-migration is high

When birth rate falls below death rate or people migrate to other countries

When birth and death rates are constant and in-migration high

When death rate falls below birth rate

Correct Answer:

When birth rate falls below death rate or people migrate to other countries

Explanation:

Negative Growth of Population: If the population decreases between two points of time it is known as negative growth of population. It occurs when the birth rate falls below the death rate or people migrate to other countries.