Select the correct answer.

Question

What does Thomas Malthus say about food supply and population control?
A.
A larger population would produce enough food to meet the needs of everyone.
B.
Population can be controlled by depriving some people of food and resources.
C.
Production of goods in the right amount can keep the population under control.
D.
Having fewer children means more food is available to meet the needs of the population.

Answer 1

Thomas Malthus is known for his theory that population growth tends to outpace food supply, leading to famine and resource scarcity. Based on his views, the correct answer would be:

B. Population can be controlled by depriving some people of food and resources.

Malthus argued that without checks on population growth (like famine, disease, or war), the population would exceed the food supply, leading to suffering.