Question

What do you understand by the term “population explosion”? What are the reasons for population explosion?

Answer 1

Hint: Population Explosion is termed to be an accidental expansion in the number of individuals or people in a particular area. A downfall in the literacy rate can also increase the population rate by an increase in the infant birth rate. There are several factors leading to the growth of population in a particular area. We will discuss the reasons one by one.

Complete answer-
As we discussed, population explosion is the dramatic outgrowth of people in any particular area. The reasons particularly for the explosion can be- low death rate and higher birth rate. High birth rate is responsible for faster growth of the population.
Social reasons like- Early marriages and religious reasons can also be a solid point for sudden increase in population. Other than that, people who tend to move or migrate from one lower rural area in order for several purposes like- education, employment also family shifting etc. to urban or big cities are responsible for major factors.
Usually, people whose age group are between are often seen over-crowding in big cities for education and employment situations. Excessive population can lead to shortage or scarcity in food, as production is limited in any particular area. Shelter is another important factor for population explosion.

Note:
Disadvantages of population growth are lack of settlement and other necessary items like- increment in prices, water scarcity in that particular area and living a chaotic life can affect people's mental health as well, lack of employment or lower stakes at employment opportunities. Advantages of population growth is more man power to perform any task.