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Which of the following is capable of increasing the population of a country?

A.

Increase in birth rate

B.

Increase in death rate

C.

Poor medical facilities

D.

Decrease in birth rate

Correct answer is A

Birth rate is the proportion of births to the total population in a place in a given time. That is, the amount of babies born and alive  in a given period of time. An increase in the birth rate would cause the population of that geographical area to increase.