Arrange the following regions in ascending order according to growth rate of population (2010-15).
A. Oceania
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. Africa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (B), (C), (A), (D)
(B) Europe — first, the lowest growth rate, 0.1 per cent.
(C) Asia — second, 1.0 per cent.
(A) Oceania — third, 1.5 per cent.
(D) Africa — last, the highest growth rate, 2.6 per cent.
Note: 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.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 2.3: Growth of Population 2010-15 over 1990-95 |
