Botany-Population Growth
NEET Botany Population Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about population growth is correct?
A
Exponential growth occurs when resources are unlimited, allowing populations to increase rapidly.
B
Population growth is solely determined by the birth rate, ignoring death rates.
C
Population size can only be measured in terms of individual organisms present in a defined area.
D
All populations grow at the same rate regardless of environmental factors.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Exponential growth occurs in populations when there are no limiting factors, allowing for rapid increases in size, as demonstrated by the anecdote of the wheat grains on the chessboard. The other statements are misconceptions about population dynamics and measurement.
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