Prelims 2012 · Geography · Question 38
Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:<br/>1. Low birthrate with low death rate.<br/>2. High birthrate with high death rate.<br/>3. High birthrate with low death rate.<br/><br/>Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below:
Answer
2, 3, 1
Theme: Population/ Human Geography (Demographic Transition).
Item 2: High birthrate with high death rate — this is the first stage of demographic transition, typical of pre-industrial societies. Verdict: Comes first.
Item 3: High birthrate with low death rate — this is the second stage, when death rates fall due to better food supply, sanitation and healthcare, while birth rates remain high. Verdict: Comes second.
Item 1: Low birthrate with low death rate — this is the later stage of demographic transition in developed economies. Verdict: Comes last.
So, the correct order is 2, 3, 1.