Q179 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Zoology

In a growing population of the country,

  • A
    Reproductive and per-reproductive individuals are equal in number
  • B
    Reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals
  • Correct answer
    C
    Pre-reproductive individuals are more than reproductive individuals
  • D
    Pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals

Solution

In a growing population, the younger population (or pre-reproductive individuals) size is larger than that of reproductive individuals. Such a population is represented by a triangular-shaped age pyramid whereas, the equal number of reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals represents a stable population, and the age pyramid is bell-shaped.
Less number of pre-reproductive individuals than reproductive individuals represents a declining population, and the age pyramid appears urn-shaped. A similar case is seen when reproductive individuals are less than post-reproductive individuals.​​​

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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