Question

What is the stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basis of its demographic characteristics?

• A. Declining stage
• B. Early expanding stage
• C. High stationary stage
• D. Late expanding stage

Answer 1

The correct option is D Late expanding stage

According to Late expanding stage of population cycle, Death rate declines further and birth rate begins to fall. Yet there is an increase in population since birth exceeds deaths. India appears to have entered this stage.

Therefore in this stage India is classified on the basis of its demographic characteristics.