Q38.
Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development: 1. Low birthrate with low death rate. 2. High birthrate with high death rate. 3. High birthrate with low death rate. Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below:
Answer
C
Explanation
The Demographic Transition Model progresses as follows: Stage 1: High birthrate + High death rate (pre-industrial society, undeveloped). Stage 2: High birthrate + Low death rate (early development, death rates fall due to improved healthcare, population explosion). Stage 3: Low birthrate + Low death rate (developed society, population stabilizes). So the correct order is: 2 (High-High) → 3 (High-Low) → 1 (Low-Low).