Given intrinsic rate of natural increase. Few values of a…

Biology Organisms and Populations Population Interactions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

Given intrinsic rate of natural increase. Few values of are-

for Norway rat
for flour beetle
for human population in india
Which of the following interpretation is?

Norway rats grow at fastest rate

In human population, death rate is intermediate

In case of flour beetle, population grows at highest rate

Growth rate of population cannot be interpretated by r values

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The correct answer is:

The intrinsic rate of natural increase (r) tells us how fast a population grows: higher r → faster growth.

Given typical values (as usually taught):

• Norway rat → relatively high r

• Flour beetle → very high r (highest among these)

• Human population (India) → low r

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