Question

Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Population growth can be measured in absolute numbers and percentage change per year.

Reason (R): Measuring growth only in absolute numbers provides detailed insights into population trends over time.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, but R is false
• D. A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A is true, but R is false

• Population growth can indeed be expressed in two primary ways:

• Absolute Numbers: This refers to the net increase or decrease in the population over a specific period. For example, if a country's population grows from 100 million to 102 million in a year, the absolute growth is 2 million.

• Percentage Change: This indicates the rate of growth relative to the initial population size. It is often expressed annually. Using the previous example, the percentage growth would be calculated as (2 million / 100 million) * 100 = 2% per year.