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Define population. Why there is a need to study the population?

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1. The total number of people residing in a country at a specified period of time is called the “population” of that country. The study of population is known as Demography.
2. The human population has many components but the most fundamental are its numbers, composition, distribution, and density. The study on these aspects also would reveal the workforce of the country.
3. The population census of India provides detailed information about the demography of India.