Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:

According to the theory of Demographic Transition, 'population explosion' happens if

Options:

Birth rate is high

Birth rates remain high, but death rates are low

Death and birth rates both are high.

Death and birth rates both are low.

Correct Answer:

Birth rates remain high, but death rates are low

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Birth rates remain high, but death rates are low

According to the theory of Demographic Transition, population explosion occurs in the second stage, when death rates fall sharply due to better health and sanitation, but birth rates remain high. This creates a rapid rise in population.