Which of the Following Provides the Least Plausible Explanation for the Continued

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the least plausible explanation for the continued population boom in South Asia?

• A) huge number of people in early reproductive years
• B) high literacy rates among women and men
• C) relatively high infant mortality rates
• D) preference for male children

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Investment Expenditures

Spending by businesses on capital goods, and by households on new homes.

Unemployment

A situation where individuals who are capable of working and willing to work do not find suitable employment.

Weather Patterns

The typical sequences or variations in meteorological conditions in a specific area over periods, which can impact various sectors including agriculture and energy.

Farming

Farming is the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other products essential to human survival and economic activities.