A country becomes over populated when_____________?

Correct answer: D. Its resources fail to cope with its requirement

  • A. Its population exceeds set limit
  • B. Both of these
  • C. None of these
  • D. Its resources fail to cope with its requirement

Explanation

Overpopulation is determined by the relationship between population and available resources, especially when resources cannot meet people’s needs. A population exceeding an arbitrary set limit is not by itself sufficient because carrying capacity differs between societies.

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