Arrange the following regions in ascending order of their growth rate of population as per 2010-15.
A. Latin America
B. Asia
C. Africa
D. Oceania
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, A, D, C
B. Asia — first, with the lowest growth rate of the four in 2010-15: 1.0.
A. Latin America — second, with 1.1 (Latin America & Caribbean).
D. Oceania — third, with 1.5.
C. Africa — fourth, with the highest growth rate: 2.6.
Note 1: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Note 2: Many students think Asia grows the fastest, but the small growth table puts Asia at the bottom of these four. Trust the numbers in the table, not your guess.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 2.3: Growth of Population 2010-15 over 1990-95 |
