Question

    When we talk about Demographic Transition, which Stage is characterised with high birth rate, high number of deaths?

    A First Stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Second Stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Third Stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Forth Stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Can be either a or b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Stage 1: Less developed countries, high birth rate, high number of deaths due to preventable causes, stable population Stage 2: Death rates fall due to improved public health but high fertility due to limited access to health and contraceptive services, spurt in population Stage 3: Birth rate also falls; population continues to grow due to large number of people in reproductive age group Stage 4: Stable population but at a level higher than the initial, low birth & death rates, high social & economic development

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