Statement I: According to the 2001 census report, the population growth rate was still around 1.7%. Statement I: At this rate if population increases then our population could double in 33 years.

Question

Statement I: According to the 2001 census report, the population growth rate was still around 1.7%. Statement I: At this rate if population increases then our population could double in 33 years. (A) Statement I is true and statement II is false (B) Statement II is true and statement I is false (C) Both the statements are true (D) Both the statements are false

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

According to the 2001 census report, the population growth rate was still around 1.7%, i.e., 17/1000/year, a rate at which our population could double in 33 years. Such an alarming growth rate could lead to an absolute scarcity of even the basic requirements, i.e., food, shelter and clothing, in spite of significant progress made in those areas.

Q. Statement I: According to the 2001 census report, the population growth rate was still around 1.7%. Statement I: At this rate if population increases then our population could double in 33 years.

Statement I is true and statement II is false

Statement II is true and statement I is false

Both the statements are true

Both the statements are false

Q. Statement I: According to the 2001 census report, the population growth rate was still around 1.7%.
Statement I: At this rate if population increases then our population could double in 33 years.