Question

Which of the following statements regarding demographic transition theory are true? \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{There were three distinct parts of the theory--descriptive, theoretical and predictive.} B.&\ \text{Originally, the theory was given by Thompson.} C.&\ \text{It is based upon the trends in mortality, fertility and natural increase in less developed countries of the world.} D.&\ \text{It postulates a particular pattern of demographic change from a high fertility and high mortality to a low fertility and low mortality.} \end{aligned} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B, C and D only
• B. A, B and D only
• C. A, C and D only
• D. A, B and C only

Hint:

Demographic Transition Theory: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Proposed by} &\rightarrow \text{Warren Thompson (1929)}, \text{Transition} &\rightarrow \text{High Birth/Death} \rightarrow \text{Low Birth/Death}, \text{Basis} &\rightarrow \text{Experience of Developed Countries}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Thompson: High $\rightarrow$ Low Population Growth.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Demographic Transition Theory was first proposed by Warren Thompson (1929). It explains the transition of a society from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates with economic development. The theory was developed mainly from the demographic experience of the developed countries, not the less developed countries.

Step 1: Evaluate each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{True. The theory has descriptive, theoretical and predictive aspects.} B.&\ \text{True. Warren Thompson first proposed the theory.} C.&\ \text{False. The theory was primarily based on the demographic experience of developed countries.} D.&\ \text{True. It explains the transition from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the correct combination. \[ \boxed{ A,\ B,\ \text{and}\ D } \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]