NEET Botany Population Growth MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about population growth are correct?
Natality and immigration contribute to an increase in population density.
Mortality and immigration result in a net increase in population density.
Emigration decreases the population density while mortality increases it.
The intrinsic rate of natural increase affects the carrying capacity of a population.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Natality refers to births adding to the population, while immigration involves individuals moving into a population, both contributing to an increase in density. Mortality decreases density, and emigration also results in a decrease, making option B incorrect. Emigration does decrease density, while mortality does not increase it, making option C incorrect. Option D is also misleading as the intrinsic rate influences growth, but not the carrying capacity directly.
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