Question

Arrange the following continents in descending order of their population growth rate (2010--15):
1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Latin America
4. Europe
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:}

• A. 2, 3, 1, 4
• B. 2, 1, 3, 4
• C. 1, 2, 3, 4
• D. 3, 2, 1, 4

Hint:

Africa has consistently shown the highest population growth rate among continents in recent decades.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Population growth rate varies among continents depending on birth rate, death rate, healthcare, and economic development.

Step 1: Identify the continent with highest growth rate. Africa had the highest population growth rate during 2010--15 because of:
• High birth rate
• Improving healthcare
• Declining mortality rate Thus: \[ 2 \text{ comes first} \]

Step 2: Identify the next highest growth rate. Latin America had moderate population growth, higher than Asia. Thus: \[ 3 \text{ comes second} \]

Step 3: Place Asia in order. Asia showed significant but comparatively lower growth than Africa and Latin America. Thus: \[ 1 \text{ comes third} \]

Step 4: Identify the lowest growth rate. Europe had the lowest population growth due to:
• Low fertility rate
• Aging population
• Slow natural increase Thus: \[ 4 \text{ comes last} \]

Step 5: Write the final descending order. \[ 2 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 4 \]

Step 6: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{2,\;3,\;1,\;4} \]