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

The answer is:

D - Having fewer children means more food is available to meet the needs of the population.

Thomas Malthus believed that in order for the nation to thrive, the working class needs to have fewer children. This was so that there was enough food for the population.

Answer 2

Thomas Malthus believes that everyone should have food, that no one should be deprived of having food. So, the answer is likely D.