Which of the following is not true of the theory of optimum population?

  • A It is possible for densely populated country to be underpopulated if it has insufficient labour to make the most effective use of its other factors
  • B The quantity of labour which combined with the other factors gives the minimum output is known as optimum population
  • C The quantity of labour which combined with the other factors, gives the maximum output, is known as optimum population
  • D The test for over-population is whether it exceed the optimum
  • E It is possible for a thinly populated country to be over populated if it has a poor supply of other factor

The correct answer is B. The quantity of labour which combined with the other factors gives the minimum output is known as optimum population

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