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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #38301 The citizens
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Pakistan is facing the problem of over-population. An international report on the matter mentions that Pakistan’s population of 105 million people would become 160 million by the year 2016, as a net increase of 30 million in 8 years. This will happen because the population is growing at the rate of 3% annually. But what is most unfortunate is that these 30 million will be extremely poor people requiring to be fed, housed, and educated. Contrary to the increase in population, the landmass of Pakistan remains the same. This increase might bring disastrous effects to the economy of Pakistan and might add to the miseries of the people.
The government should take a serious note of the problem. It should also do its best to control the average birth rate in the country. The citizens of the country should cooperate with the government in bringing down the birth rate.

Why is the increase in population alarming for Pakistan?

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Option 4: "A big percentage of the population will be poor."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that the increase in population will consist of extremely poor people who will require basic needs such as food, housing, and education. This directly highlights the alarming nature of the population increase, as it indicates a significant rise in poverty, which poses a serious threat to the economy and well-being of the country.

Option 1: "It increases 3% annually."

Explanation: While the text states that the population is growing at a rate of 3% annually, this fact alone does not explain why the increase is alarming. The alarming aspect is not just the rate of increase but the consequences of that increase, particularly the poverty that will accompany it.

Option 2: "Government is not taking actions to stop population growth."

Explanation: The text does mention that the government should take action to control the birth rate, but it does not state that the government is currently not taking any actions. Therefore, this option misrepresents the information in the text.

Option 3: "People are not aware of the impact of population growth."

Explanation: The text does not provide any information regarding the awareness of the people about the impact of population growth. This option introduces an assumption that is not supported by the text.

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