Question

Reasons for human population explosion.

Answer 1

1. The causes for human population explosion are:
2. Early marriage, due to which females get longer reproductive period.
3. Ignorance regarding family planning, myths, superstitions, lack of scientific knowledge about human reproduction and birth control measures.
4. Poverty and illiteracy.
5. Gender inequality and preference for male child.
6. Increased food production and improved methods of food storage.
7. Increased life expectancy due to advanced and sophisticated medicines and vaccinations.
8. Average life span has increased due to better sanitation and community health services.
9. Advanced technologies can predict the future natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, famines, etc. and therefore relief from these calamities can be arranged, resulting in control over mortalities.