Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I: The Demographic Transition Theory helps us predict the future population of any area.
Statement II: In the first stage, fertility is high but mortality is low due to medical advancements.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:}

• A. Both Statements are correct.
• B. Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect.
• C. Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct.
• D. Both Statements are incorrect.

Hint:

In the first stage of Demographic Transition Theory, both birth rate and death rate are high due to poor healthcare and limited technology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Demographic Transition Theory explains the changes in birth rate, death rate, and population growth as a country develops economically and socially.

Step 1: Examine Statement I. Demographic Transition Theory studies trends in:
• Birth rate
• Death rate
• Population growth Using these trends, future population patterns of an area can be estimated. Hence, Statement I is correct.

Step 2: Examine Statement II. In the first stage of demographic transition:
• Birth rate is high
• Death rate is also high
• Population growth remains low Medical advancements reducing mortality occur mainly in the second stage. Therefore, Statement II is incorrect.

Step 3: Choose the correct option. \[ \text{Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect.} \]

Step 4: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect.}} \]