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WAEC Economics 2012 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following is capable of increasing the population of a country?

  • A. Decrease in death rateCorrect
  • B. Increase in death rate
  • C. Poor medical facilities
  • D. Decrease in birth rate

Explanation

A decrease in death rate while people are still giving birth will lead to an increase in population.

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