Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the theory of demographic transition?

• A. As the economic development of a country increases, the growth rate of its population decreases.
• B. The birth rate and death rate change with the economic development of a country.
• C. The growth rate of the population of a country is directly related to its economic growth.
• D. There is no relation between the growth rate of the country and the economic development of a country.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The birth rate and death rate change with the economic development of a country.

There is a close relationship between economic development and population growth. As per the theory of demographic transition, when the economic development of a country increases, the growth rate of its population decreases. It means that the birth rate and death rate change with the economic development of a country.