Consider the following specific stages of dem- ographic transition associated with economic devel- opment:1. Low birthrate with low death rate2. High birthrate with high death rate3. High birthrate with low death rate Select the correct order of the above using the codes given below:
✓ Correct answer: c) 2, 3, 1
ExplanationThe Demographic Transition Model (DTM) describes the shift in population growth patterns as an economy devel- ops.India is currently in Stage 3, moving towards a stabilized population with lower fertility rates.Stage 1 (High Birth Rate & High Death Rate): This occurs in pre-industrial societies, where disease, famine, and poor healthcare keep both birth and death rates high.Stage 2 (High Birth Rate & Low Death Rate): With better healthcare and sanitation, mortality declines while fertility remains high, leading to rapid population growth.Stage 3 (Low Birth Rate & Low Death Rate): As urbanization, education, and family planning improve, birth rates decline, stabilizing population growth.International Relations and Current Affairs 679 178
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