Question

The maximum sustainable yield is obtained when population size is



A) half of the carrying capacity

B) one fourth of carrying capacity

C) double of the carrying capacity

D) none of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

C) double of the carrying capacity..

Answer 2

The answer to this question is option A: half of the carrying capacity.

• Sustainable yield refers to resource extraction that does not surpass growth or has a harmful impact on the environment.
• The maximum sustainable yield is the highest yield for a set period of time.
• The carrying capacity of an environment is the maximum population that can be sustained.
• When carrying capacity is half or intermediate, maximum yield is achieved.
• The population is enough to effectively manage and utilise resources.
• This maximum sustainable yield will be affected when carrying capacity is low or high.
• Because yield and outputs decline at low carrying capacity due to a lower population, but resource management is a major concern at double carrying capacity, half carrying capacity is the correct answer.

• Hence, half carrying capacity is the correct answer.