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Which one of the following factors has contributed most in the rapid rise of human population in the present century?
  1. Decrease in infant mortality
  2. Polygamy
  3. Decrease in birth rate
  4. Increase in death rate

A
Decrease in infant mortality
B
Polygamy
C
Decrease in birth rate
D
Increase in death rate
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In the present century, reduced infant mortality contributed 4.5 years to overall improvements in life expectancy; reduced child mortality contributed nearly as much, and reduced mortality among young adults added about 3.5 years.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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