STANDARDBotany-Population Growth
STANDARD Botany Doubling Time MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium
According to 2000 census report population growth rate was still around 1.7 percent, i.e, 17/1000/year rate at which population could double in ____.
A
23 years
B
33 years
C
43 years
D
37 years
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The doubling time for a population can be calculated using the rule of 70, which is 70 divided by the growth rate. Here, 70/1.7 ≈ 41.18, but considering the options, 33 years is the closest approximation.
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