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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:

  1. 1, 2, 3
  2. 2, 1, 3
  3. 2, 3, 1
  4. 3, 2, 1

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.

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