The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

Question

What are the three basic phases of population growth as per the theory of Demographic Transition?

Answer

(i) The first stage is low population growth in an underdeveloped and technologically backward society.

(ii) In second stage, birth rate and death rate being very high the net growth rate remains low.

(iii) In third stage, birth and death rate are reduced hence, growth rate remains low in a developed society.

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