In a growing population of a country [2018] (a) pre- reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals (b) reproductive individuals are less than the post- reproductive individuals (c) pre- reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals (d) reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number
Option A. Expanding or growing population has more pre-reproductive individuals than the reproductive individuals. These pre-reproductive individuals produce more offspring compared to the present reproductive individuals, after reaching reproductive age. So, the correct option is 'Pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals'.
