- A An immediate and sharp decline in total population size within the same year
- B Population will continue growing for decades due to population momentum before stabilising
- C An acceleration of population growth driven by the existing large reproductive-age cohort
- D A death rate that immediately surpasses the birth rate across all age groups
Correct answer: B. Population will continue growing for decades due to population momentum before stabilising
Explanation: Even when TFR drops below replacement level, population continues to grow for decades due to population momentum - the large proportion of young people who will still have children. India population is projected to peak around 2064.
Concept context
Understand reproductive health, family planning, contraception methods, STIs, population control, and assisted reproductive technologies.