WAEC Geography 2025 Question 40

Question 40

Population

One of the most effective ways of solving the problem of over-population in any country is by

  1. A.educating couples on the need to give birth to fewer children.
  2. B.advising citizens to emigrate to other countries and return to their home country a year later.
  3. C.sensitizing its citizens to engage in agriculture.
  4. D.discouraging rural-urban migration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (educating couples on the need to give birth to fewer children.)

Explanation

Educating couples on family planning reduces the birth rate, which tackles over-population at its root.