WAEC Economics 2024 Question 26

Question 26

Population

Malthus' predictions did not come to pass mainly because

  1. A.food supply and population grew at the same rate.
  2. B.the use of machines in agriculture was discouraged.
  3. C.a lot of people died during epidemics.
  4. D.many people emigrated to the new lands.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (food supply and population grew at the same rate.)

Explanation

Better farming methods let food supply keep pace with population.