JKSSB Written 2024
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Option D —
Difference between birth rate and death rate
Understanding Population Growth Rate
The population growth rate is the rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases in a given time period, expressed as a fraction of the initial population.
In its simplest form (natural increase), it is calculated by subtracting the death rate from the birth rate. However, in a real-world geographic context, it also accounts for people moving in and out of an area.
Here is a breakdown of why the other options don't fit:
A & B: These describe "composition" or "distribution" (sex ratio and urbanization), not growth.
C: This is the definition of the Birth Rate specifically, not the overall growth rate.
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