Which of the following describes the Natural Increase of a population? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following describes the Natural Increase of a population?
A. Births + In-migration
B. Immigration - Emigration
C. (Births - Deaths) + (Immigration - Emigration)
D. Births - Deaths
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Natural increase is driven purely by vital events (Births minus Deaths), ignoring migration.

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