Question

The theory which explains the relation between fertility and mortality is known as ________.

• A. Malthusian Theory of Population
• B. Optimum Theory of Population
• C. Theory of Demographic Transition
• D. Biological Theory of population

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Theory of Demographic Transition

Theory of Demographic Transition is a theory that throws light on changes in birth rate and death rate and consequently on the growth rate of population. Along with the economic development, tendencies of birth-rate and death rate are different. Because of it, the growth rate of population is also different.