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The study of population is known as __
A. Cinematography
B. Census
C. Demography
D. Explosion

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Hint:It is the amount of inhabitants or living organisms of the same species present in an area. It also includes the community of living organisms which interbreed among themselves.

Complete answer:
The amount of population depends on the magnitude and total population growth rate of a country. The total number of living organisms which interbreed among themselves present in a given area is known as the magnitude of the population. Population growth rate is the number of lives added over a given area and given time. The study of population is known as demography.

Let us discuss the cinematography, census , explosion, demography.
 Cinematography is the process of Production of a motion picture. Cinematography is also known as the film industry where several movies are produced.
Census is the systematic counting and recording of every living organism in a population. In India, census will be conducted once in every ten years.
Explosion is the sudden outburst of something in a sudden manner. Population explosion is the sudden increase in the number of a particular species over a period of time.
Demography is the scientific study of population. Demography is the statistical study of births, deaths, income , occurrence of disease and changing structure of human pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:Demography studies deals with the population of a country. These studies are important since it provides information about the available labour force in a country. It helps to improve the economic growth of a country.