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T. Malthus propounded one of the most famous theories, called ‘The Malthusian Theory’ which is related to

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Option B: Population

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The correct answer is “Population”.
T. Malthus propounded one of the most famous theories related to population. The theory, known as the Malthusian Theory, was first published in his 1798 book "An Essay on the Principle of Population".

The theory suggested that population grows at a faster rate than the means of subsistence, which leads to overpopulation, poverty, and social unrest.

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