The concept that 'population tends to increase geometrically while food supply increases arithmetically' was put forward by
A)Adam Smith
B)Charles Darwin
C)Thomas Malthus
D)Stuart Mill

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Thomas Malthus is known for this concept, which he outlined in his work "An Essay on the Principle of Population" published in 1798. He argued that while population grows exponentially, resources such as food supply grow at a linear rate, leading to potential overpopulation and resource scarcity.

The Concept That 'Population Tends to Increase Geometrically While Food