Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:
Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT correct about the second stage of demographic cycle?
Options:
Fertility remains high in the beginning of second stage but it declines with time.
Improvements in sanitation and health conditions lead to decline in mortality
As a result of difference in birth rate and death rate, the net addition to population is high.
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
None of the above.
Explanation:
All options are correct.
Fertility remains high in the beginning of second stage but it declines with time. This is accompanied by reduced mortality rate. Improvements in sanitation and health conditions lead to decline in mortality. Because of this gap the net addition to population is high.