Question

India enters the ___ stage of demographic transition after the year 2021.

• A. Fourth
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. First

Hint:

A developed or developing country with low birth rate and low death rate generally belongs to the fourth stage of demographic transition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Demographic Transition Theory explains how population changes as a country develops economically and socially. It describes the transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates through different stages.

Step 1: Understanding the stages of demographic transition.}

• First Stage: High birth rate and high death rate leading to slow population growth.
• Second Stage: Death rate declines due to better healthcare and sanitation, while birth rate remains high. Population grows rapidly.
• Third Stage: Birth rate starts declining because of urbanization, education, and family planning.
• Fourth Stage: Both birth rate and death rate become low, resulting in stable population growth.

Step 2: Identifying India's stage after 2021.}
After 2021, India is considered to have entered the fourth stage of demographic transition because:
• Birth rates have declined significantly.
• Death rates are comparatively low.
• Population growth rate has started stabilizing.

Step 3: Checking the options.}

• Fourth : Correct
• Second : Incorrect
• Third : Incorrect
• First : Incorrect Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Fourth}} \]