Prereading Quiz: India’s Growing Pains

Before you read “India’s Growing Pains,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.

1

Which country has had more people than any other nation for hundreds of years?

For centuries, China has had more people than any other nation. Its current population is about 1.4 billion people.

2

Which country is expected to have the most people in 2050?

India is expected to have the most people in 2050, with a population of about 1.7 billion people. The country is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with a population of more than 1.44 billion people.

3

The United Nations estimates that the global population could reach more than ___ people by 2059.

A United Nations report says that the global population could exceed 10 billion people by 2059.

4

According to the article, which of these is the most likely effect of overpopulation?

Overpopulation can lead to widespread extreme poverty, in which people struggle to meet their basic needs. In India, more than 20 percent of people lived on less than $1.90 per day in 2017.

5

What is population density?

Population density is the average number of people per square mile or kilometer in a particular area. It is calculated by dividing population by land area.

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