Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
1. Low birthrate with low death rate
2. High birthrate with high death rate
3. High birthrate with low death rate
Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below :
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The demographic transition model describes the historical shift in demographics as a country undergoes economic development. The typical sequence of stages is:
1. Stage 1 (Pre-industrial): Characterized by both a high birthrate and a high death rate. Population growth is slow and fluctuating. This corresponds to statement 2.
2. Stage 2 (Early industrial): The death rate begins to fall rapidly due to improvements in public health, sanitation, and food supply, while the birthrate remains high. This leads to a period of rapid population growth. This corresponds to statement 3.
3. Stage 3 (Late industrial): The birthrate starts to decline, eventually approaching the low death rate. Population growth slows down.
4. Stage 4 (Post-industrial): Both the birthrate and death rate are low, stabilizing the population or leading to very slow growth. This corresponds to statement 1.
Therefore, the correct order of the given stages associated with economic development is 2 (High birthrate with high death rate) -> 3 (High birthrate with low death rate) -> 1 (Low birthrate with low death rate).
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