What is overpopulation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is overpopulation?
A. Balanced population growth
B. Population below carrying capacity
C. Population exceeding available resources
D. Population decline
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Overpopulation occurs when population size exceeds the available resources and carrying capacity of an area.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

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Which Indian state has the largest area but relatively low population density?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rajasthan is India's largest state by area and has relatively lower density because of the Thar Desert.

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Question #2 Report Error
The Census provides data on all except:
A. Rainfall
B. Occupation
C. Literacy
D. Population

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rainfall data is collected by meteorological agencies, not through the Census.

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Who is known as the Father of Indian Census?
A. Henry Beverley
B. Lord Ripon
C. W.C. Plowden
D. Minto

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
W.C. Plowden supervised the first regular Census of India in 1881 and is often called the Father of Indian Census.

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