UPSC Geography Human Resources Question Bank Social and Economic Geography of the World

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    Consider the following statements.
    1. An area is said to be over populated when population is more than its resource base.
    2. Optimum population is that which gives the maximum income per head.
    3. In an area of optimum population, the resources are over exploited.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only    

    B)  3 only

    C)  1 and 3 only    

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     In an area of optimum population, resources are neither under exploited nor over exploited. Rather there is optimum use of resources.


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