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If a small state has a high growth rate but low base population, which conclusion about absolute growth is correct?

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Correct answer: Absolute growth may be limited

Answer: B. Growth rate is a percentage relative to the base population, while absolute growth is the actual number added. A high percentage on a small base can represent a modest number. For example, 20% growth on a base of 1 lakh adds 20,000 people, whereas 5% growth on a base of 100 lakh adds 5 lakh people. Thus, the smaller state may have the higher rate but the lower absolute increase. A is wrong because a percentage does not make the increase infinite. C is wrong because absolute growth can be calculated by subtracting the previous population from the current population. D is wrong because a high positive rate normally indicates an increase, although the actual number depends on the data. The word “may” is important: the absolute increase can be limited, not necessarily zero. Memory cue: rate tells proportion; absolute growth tells people added.

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Growth RateBase PopulationAbsolute GrowthPercentage ComparisonPopulation GrowthPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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