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Growth is expedient for Development. Increase in population can be by birth or by influx. As time went by families were expanding and increasing the which in turn increase the population. Development of standard vaccination helped the sustainability of many countries that are especially prone to all sort of diseases. China stands as the most populated country in the world today and with high technological proficiency. Try this quiz.

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1.

As at 1900, the areas populated by people of European descent comprised how many percentage of the world's population?
- A.
  
  36%
- B.
  
  54%
- C.
  
  10%
- D.
  
  15%
Correct Answer
A. 36%

Explanation
In 1900, the areas populated by people of European descent comprised 36% of the world's population. This means that approximately one-third of the global population at that time consisted of individuals of European descent.

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2.

What helped population growth in the west?
- A.
  
  Vaccination
- B.
  
  Polygamy
- C.
  
  Early Marriage
- D.
  
  Unwanted Pregnancy
Correct Answer
A. Vaccination

Explanation
Vaccination helped population growth in the west because it played a crucial role in preventing the spread of diseases and reducing mortality rates. By vaccinating individuals against diseases such as smallpox, measles, and polio, the chances of survival and overall health improved significantly. This allowed people to live longer and have more children, contributing to population growth. Additionally, vaccination also helped create herd immunity, protecting vulnerable populations such as infants or individuals with weakened immune systems.

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3.

What was UK's population in 2006?
- A.
  
  71 million
- B.
  
  60 million
- C.
  
  32 million
- D.
  
  52 million
Correct Answer
B. 60 million

Explanation
In 2006, the population of the UK was 60 million.

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4.

What was the population of The US as at 2010?
- A.
  
  450 million
- B.
  
  500 million
- C.
  
  100 million
- D.
  
  307 million
Correct Answer
D. 307 million

Explanation
The correct answer is 307 million. This is the population of the US as of 2010.

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5.

What was the Soviet Union marked for in the first half of the 20th century?
- A.
  
  Mass destruction
- B.
  
  Terrorism
- C.
  
  War and Famine
- D.
  
  Child Trafficking
Correct Answer
C. War and Famine

Explanation
The Soviet Union was marked for war and famine in the first half of the 20th century. This is because during this time period, the Soviet Union was involved in several major conflicts, including World War I, the Russian Civil War, and World War II. Additionally, the Soviet Union experienced widespread famine, particularly during the 1930s, due to policies such as collectivization and forced agricultural production. These factors contributed to the suffering and devastation experienced by the Soviet Union during this time period.

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6.

What is the current population of China?
- A.
  
  Over 1.3 billion
- B.
  
  Over 5 billion
- C.
  
  Under 960 million
- D.
  
  About 1 billion
Correct Answer
A. Over 1.3 billion

Explanation
The current population of China is over 1.3 billion. This answer is based on the fact that China is the most populous country in the world, with a population that exceeds 1.3 billion people.

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7.

What is the current population of the Indian subcontinent?
- A.
  
  1.99 billion
- B.
  
  1.63 billion
- C.
  
  2 billion
- D.
  
  1.3 billion
Correct Answer
B. 1.63 billion

Explanation
The current population of the Indian subcontinent is 1.63 billion. This figure represents the total number of people living in countries that are part of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The population of the Indian subcontinent is significant due to its large size and diverse cultures.

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8.

What was Kenya's population in the 2000s?
- A.
  
  37 million
- B.
  
  100 million
- C.
  
  75 million
- D.
  
  15 million
Correct Answer
A. 37 million

Explanation
The correct answer is 37 million. This indicates that Kenya's population in the 2000s was estimated to be around 37 million people.

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9.

In 1900, what was Brazil population percentage of the world's population?
- A.
  
  15%
- B.
  
  10%
- C.
  
  1%
- D.
  
  22%
Correct Answer
C. 1%

Explanation
In 1900, Brazil's population accounted for only 1% of the world's population. This indicates that Brazil had a relatively small population compared to the rest of the world at that time.

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10.

What was Mexico's population in 2010?
- A.
  
  111,325,100
- B.
  
  212 million
- C.
  
  112 million
- D.
  
  110 million
Correct Answer
C. 112 million

Explanation
In 2010, Mexico's population was 112 million.

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