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Q.	Malthusian theory of population explored the relationship between -
A.	food supply and technology
B.	food supply and population growth
C.	population growth and development
D.	optimum growth and resources
Answer» B. food supply and population growth
Explanation: According to Malthusian theory of population, population increases in a geometrical ratio, whereas food supply increases in an arithmetic ratio. This disharmony would lead to widespread poverty and starvation, which would only be checked by natural occurrences such as disease, high infant mortality, famine, war or moral restraint.

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