Arrange the regions of the world in the decreasing order of population growth rate (between 2010-15).
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Oceania
D. Africa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → D, C, B, A
D. Africa — first, growing at 2.6 per cent.
C. Oceania — second, at 1.5 per cent.
B. North America — third, at 0.8 per cent.
A. Europe — last, at only 0.1 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 |
