Demography & Family Planning · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
During a demographic transition in a developing country, the country experiences a rapid decline in mortality rates while fertility rates remain high…
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easy · MCQ · Q-55450B
During a demographic transition in a developing country, the country experiences a rapid decline in mortality rates while fertility rates remain high, resulting in a large young dependent population and rapid population growth. Which stage of the Demographic Cycle is this country currently in?
- A.Stage 1 (High stationary)
- B.Stage 2 (Early expanding)Correct answer
- C.Stage 3 (Late expanding)
- D.Stage 4 (Low stationary)
Solution
Stage 2 of the Demographic Cycle (Early expanding stage) is characterized by a high birth rate and a rapid decline in death rate, leading to a steep rise in population and population explosion due to the wide gap between births and deaths.
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