Is the present day human population growth following a J-shaped curve or S-shaped curve?

Write any six factors which have contributed to a rapid rise of human population in recent times in the world.

Mention whether the following statements are True or False.

(i) Urbanisation is the enlargement of towns covering a very large area together with modern facilities.

(ii) Rising population is leading to an increased coverage of land for raising forests.

(iii) Coal and iron are inexhaustible resources.

Fill up the blanks by choosing the right option.

(i) Public conveyances like buses and railways are …………… (necessities/luxuries).

(ii) Many sets of garments per member in a family is …………… (a necessity/fashion).

(iii) Petroleum is a resource of the same category as that of …………… (copper/ground water).