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Biology Question on organisms and populations

In a growing population of a country,

A

pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals.

B

pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.

C

reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number.

D

reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals.

Answer

pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.

Explanation

Solution

In a growing population of a country, pre-reproductive individuals are more than reproductive individuals.

Whenever the populationis of a growing or expanding type, the population of pre-reproductive individuals or the younger population is very large. The reproductive population will be moderate whereas the post-reproductive individuals are very few. Thus, therate of growth will depend on the size of the pre-reproductive population.

Also Read:Human Population