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Answer» The rapid growth of population has posed many socio-economic problems in different countries. The main problems are: - Food problem: Growth of the population has led to shortage of foodgrains in many areas. Agricultural production has increased due to new technology, yet many countries have to import agricultural products.
- Housing problem: Housing conditions are poor in over-populated countries. People live in slum areas. Skyscrapers are being built in many Metropolitan towns.
- Unemployment: Rapid increase in population leads to unemployment. Migration of people from over-populated rural areas has added to Unemployment.
- Low standard of living: Per capita income is low in overcrowded areas so living conditions are poor. People do not afford to have basic necessities of life. Population explosion leads to poverty and a poor standard of living.
- Dependent population: A large percentage of young people become dependent on a small working population.
- Social problems: Many social problems arise due to overcrowding. Poor health and bad sanitary conditions lead to epidemics.
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