Population Attributes

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Important Questions on Population Attributes

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The logistic population growth is expressed by the equation

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Geometric representation of age structure is a characteristic feature of:

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Two opposite forces operate in the growth and development of a population, one of these is ability to reproduce at a given rate. The force opposite to it is called
 

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In an open population, intrinsic rate of natural increase (r) is equal to(N= Natality, M= Mortality, I=Immigration, E = Emigration)

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A community comprises of three species. The pyramids below show the distribution of pre-reproductive, reproductive and post-reproductive individuals. If the numerical representation of all the three species in the community is similar, which of the following statements would be true?

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I. Species K is a growing population
II. Species L is a growing population
III. Species M is a decreasing population
IV. The community is increasing in population.

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The relationship between the home range size and weight of three kinds of mammals is depicted in the graph.

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Which of the following shows a lowering of the value of 'r'?

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dNdt=rN

The above formula of growth is applicable for

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In the above diagram which type of growth have been demonstrated by a curve and
b curve respectively.

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After exponential increase, population growth declines and stagnates. The growth curve is

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Exponential population growth is represented by

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Nt+1=Nt+B+I-D+E

In the above equation, if that value of D+E is more than B+I then population will-

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Above diagram represents age pyramids of human population. In which a, b & c represent triangular, Bell shaped and Urn shaped age pyramid. Which of the following statement is true?

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If in a pond there are 40 Lotus plants last year and through reproduction 16 new plants are added taking the current population 56, new the birth will be:-

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Select the correct option w.r.t. Age pyramids.

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For better survival of human Indian population, which is the most important step?

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Asymptote in a logistic growth curve is obtained when :

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What type of human population is represented by the following age pyramid

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Population of an insect species increases explosively during rainy season and then disappears at the end of the season. It shows