Q.Population Explosion.

Population explosion is a rapid, abnormal rise in population caused by a steep fall in the death rate while the birth rate stays high. In India it strains resources, employment and development.

This is a 2-mark short note in AP Intermediate 2nd year Economics, part of the population and human resources theme, treated in line with the NCERT/CBSE curriculum.

Meaning. Population explosion refers to a very rapid and large increase in the population of a country within a short span of time. It occurs when the death rate falls sharply - because of better medical facilities, control of epidemics and famines, and improved sanitation - while the birth rate continues to remain high. India has experienced such a situation since independence, and the rapidly growing population creates heavy pressure on lan …