Consider the following features of the demographic transition theory and choose the option which is related to the first stage of the demographic transition theory: 1. High fertility rate 2. Low death rate 3. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture
Consider the following features of the demographic transition theory and choose the option which is related to the first stage of the demographic transition theory: 1. High fertility rate 2. Low death rate 3. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture Correct Answer 1 and 3 only
The correct answer is option 3, i.e 1 and 3 only.
- Demographic transition theory can be used to describe and predict the future population of any area.
- The theory tells us about the demographic cycle which states that population of any region changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths as society progresses from rural agrarian and illiterate to urban industrial and literate society.
- The first stage has high fertility and high mortality because people reproduce more to compensate for the deaths due to epidemics and variable food supply. Hence, statement 1 is correct whereas statement 2 is not correct.
- The population growth is slow and most of the people are engaged in agriculture where large families are an asset. Hence, statement 3 is correct
- Life expectancy is low, people are mostly illiterate and have low levels of technology.
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