With reference to the Malthusian Theory of Population, consider the following statements:
1. The Malthusian Theory of Population is the theory of exponential population and arithmetic food supply growth.
2. Positive checks are always better than preventive checks.
3. A balance between population growth and food supply can be established through positive and physical checks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3