Question

What is/are the impact/s of underpopulation?
A.Unstable economy
B.Labour shortage
C.Decrease in population
D.All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The growth of population has positive effects on society. Some of them include economic benefits for example the expansion of tax bases and increased consumption of foods.

Complete answer:
Underpopulation is a problem that can cause an unstable economy due to the shortage of manpower or labour. If a country lacks in population then there is no one present to do the menial work or in some conditions the similar groups are competing for a limited number of employment opportunities which inturn can cause unemployment and instability in the economy of a country.

The growth of population has positive effects on society. Some of them include economic benefits for example the expansion of tax bases and increased consumption of foods and the spending at local businesses. It has benefits that are derived from innovations by cultures seeking and striving to keep up with growing populations of the world.

A country with a generous number of highly skilled and low skilled labour will not have a problem in surviving and improving its economy as the low skilled labour can help with mechanical work whereas the high skilled labour can help with innovations.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: Population growth is necessary for the evolution and increasing manpower. It is also important to carry out the human legacy and species. If used in a skilled way increasing population can be a boon for the country. China is the most populous country of the world and following its footsteps India is the second most populous country of the world.