43.Which among the following statements is/are correct about consequences of Population? A large proportion of the population in the developing and less developed countries is dependent upon the primary sectors of economy. Most of the developing countries with a large population and a high growth rate have a high dependency ratio. Select the correct code from the options given below: [A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Neither 1 & 2 Show Answer
A growing population means more demand for food, water, housing, energy, healthcare, transportation, and more. And all this consumption contributes to environmental degradation, increased conflict, and increased risk of large-scale disasters like pandemics.
