Population Attributes-Growth, Birth Rate and Death Rate, Age Distribution NEET Questions

Population Attributes-Growth, Birth Rate and Death Rate, Age Distribution MCQ Questions

13.
In logistic growth, population growth is slow at?
A.
Exponential phase
B.
Lag phase
C.
Stationary phase
D.
Accelerating phase
ANSWER :
B. Lag phase
14.
An expanding population pyramid will have?
A.
A broad base
B.
Narrow base
C.
Bell shape
D.
None
ANSWER :
A. A broad base
15.
Exponential growth of a population occurs when?
A.
Resources are unlimited
B.
Resources are limited
C.
Competition is high
D.
Predation is absent
ANSWER :
A. Resources are unlimited
16.
Carrying capacity is mostly determined by?
A.
Natality
B.
Availability of resources
C.
Birth rate
D.
Mortality
ANSWER :
B. Availability of resources
17.

What causes population explosion?

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A.

Increased birth rate and decreased death rate

B.

High mortality

C.

Increased emigration

D.

Low natality

ANSWER :

A. Increased birth rate and decreased death rate

18.
The ability of a population to increase under ideal environmental conditions is called?
A.
Biotic potential
B.
Carrying capacity
C.
Natality
D.
Immigration
ANSWER :
A. Biotic potential