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Standard XII
Geography
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The present population of the world is approximately _______.
  1. 4 billion
  2. 10 billion
  3. 6 billion
  4. 1 billion

A
10 billion
B
4 billion
C
6 billion
D
1 billion
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  • According to the United Nations, world population reached 7 Billion on October 31, 2011.
  • The US Census Bureau made a lower estimate, for which the 7 billionmark was only reached on March 12, 2012.
  • According to current projections, the global population will reach eight billion by 2024, and will likely reach around nine billion by 2037.

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