Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

Study the diagram carefully and answer the following questions.

The pyramid represents :

Options:

High birth and low death rate

Low birth and high death rate

Low birth and low death rate

High birth and high death rate

Correct Answer:

Low birth and low death rate

Explanation:

The given pyramid is an example of declining population.

Declining Populations:The Japan pyramid has a narrow base and a tapered top showing low birth and death rates. The population growth in developed countries is usually zero or negative.