Read the following statements:
Statement 1: Overpopulation has many negative effects on an ecosystem.
Statement 2. It increases the demand for food and habitat, which leads to deforestation.

The correct answer is: Both the statements are correct.

• There are many negative effects of overpopulation:
• Overpopulation leads to the degradation of the ecosystem.
• An increase in pollution is the major negative effect of overpopulation.
• Overpopulation also leads to deforestation to meet the demands of the food and habitats of the growing population.
• The scarcity of water is also seen in overpopulated areas.
• Thus, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.