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Q. The maximum number of individuals of a population which can be supported with optimum resources for their survival is

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Carrying Capacity (K) is the maximum number of individuals of a population which can be supported with optimum resources for their survival carrying is called carrying capacity of the environment. Growth of a population depends upon its biotic potential, death rate and birth rate. The carrying capacity of earth for human population is considered to be about 50 billions.