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In a growing population of a country:

  1. A
    reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number.
  2. B
    reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals.
  3. C
    pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.
  4. D
    pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals.

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An expanding or growing population is characterized by a broad base in its age pyramid, meaning there is a high percentage of pre-reproductive individuals who will eventually enter the reproductive phase, leading to high population growth.

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In a growing population of a country:
A
reproductive and pre-reproductive individuals are equal in number.
B
reproductive individuals are less than the post-reproductive individuals.
C
pre-reproductive individuals are more than the reproductive individuals.
D
pre-reproductive individuals are less than the reproductive individuals.

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