DN/dt = (b – d) × N Let (b–d) = r, then dN/dt = rN
Assertion (A): Births and deaths are always the most important factors influencing population density. Reason (R): Under special conditions, immigration and emigration can assume greater importance than births and deaths.
Correct answer: D — If the assertion is false but the reason is true.
The Assertion is false - it removes the qualifier “under normal conditions” from NCERT’s statement. NCERT states “Under normal conditions, births and deaths are the most important factors influencing population density” but acknowledges exceptions. The Reason is independently true: “under special conditions, immigration and emigration assume importance.”
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