In a growing population of a country,
Answer: (C) pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.. Answer: (C) pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.
- A.reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number.
- B.reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals.
- C.pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.✓
- D.pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals.
Correct Answer
(C) pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (C) pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals. Solution: A growing population has an expanding (broad-based, triangular) age pyramid in which the pre-reproductive age group is the largest, exceeding the reproductive group, which in turn exceeds the post-reproductive group — reflecting high natality and future growth. NCERT: Ch 11, p.191, lines 42-45 — "The shape of the pyramids reflects the growth status of the population - (a) whether it is growing, (b) stable or (c) declining."
