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In a growing population of the country,

Options

  1. AReproductive and per-reproductive individuals are equal in number
  2. BReproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals
  3. CPre-reproductive individuals are more than reproductive individuals
  4. DPre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals

Correct answer

C. Pre-reproductive individuals are more than reproductive individuals

Step-by-step solution

In a growing population, the younger population (or pre-reproductive individuals) size is larger than that of reproductive individuals. Such a population is represented by a triangular-shaped age pyramid whereas, the equal number of reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals represents a stable population, and the age pyramid is bell-shaped. Less number of pre-reproductive individuals than reproductive individuals represents a declining population, and the age pyramid appears urn-shaped. A similar case is seen w

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