Question

In the ____________ stage of demographic transition, the birth as well as the death rates decline.

• A. third
• B. second
• C. fourth
• D. first

Answer 1

The correct option is A third

The theory of demographic transition deals with transition from high to low birth rates and death rates.The first stage of demographic transition is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates.The first stage of demographic transition was experienced in India, during the period of1891-1921.

The second stage of demographic transition is characterized with population explosion. Population explosion refers to the situation when population increases due to high birth rate and low death rate.

In the third stage of demographic transition, the birth as well as the death rates decline.