Arrange the following countries/regions in a sequential order of the stages of demographic transition.
A. Canada
B. Sri Lanka
C. Rainforest tribes
D. Peru
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, D, B, A
(C) Rainforest tribes — first. They are an example of Stage I, with high and fluctuating birth and death rates.
(D) Peru — second. It is in the early part of Stage II, when the death rate starts to fall but the birth rate is still high.
(B) Sri Lanka — third. It is in the later part of Stage II, when the birth rate has also come down a lot.
(A) Canada — last. It is in Stage III, with low birth and death rates.
Note: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. The book does not say in clear words that Peru comes before Sri Lanka. Both are examples of Stage II, but Fig. 2.2 places Peru near the start of Stage II on its time line and Sri Lanka near its end.
NCERT (2026-27):
Fig. 2.2: Demographic Transition Theory |
