Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which one of the following is represented in the Stage - I of Demographic Transition Theory?

Options:

High birth rate and Low death rate

High birth rate and High death rate

Low birth rate and High death rate

Low birth rate and Low death rate

Correct Answer:

High birth rate and High death rate

Explanation:
The first stage has high fertility and high mortality because people reproduce more to compensate for the deaths due to epidemics and variable food supply.