A country whose population size is too small relative to its resource is

  • A over populated
  • B optimally populated
  • C under populated
  • D producing the optimum output
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The correct answer is C. under populated

Under population is a situation where a population is too small, therefore unable to fully utilize the available resource endowments.

Under population is also characterized by a situation where the available resources are capable of supporting a much larger population with no reduction in living standards.

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