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Question
Differentiate between
First stage and Second stage of population transition theory
Solution
| Sr. No. | First stage of population transition theory | Second stage of population transition theory |
| 1. | In 1st stage of population transition theory, both birth rate and death rate are high. Hence, population growth is stable. | In 2nd stage of population transition theory, birth rate remains constant while death rate reduces. Hence, population grows rapidly. |
| 2. | It is high stationary stage of population. | It is early expanding stage of population. |
| 3. | In this stage, economy is dependent on primary occupations. People engaged in secondary and tertiary activities are negligible. | In this stage, production in agriculture and industry increases. Moreover, network of transportation also expands. |
| 4. | Science and technology are not developed in this stage. | Technological expansion of science occurs and development starts in this stage. |
| 5. | At present, no country falls in this category. | Congo, Bangladesh, Uganda, Niger, etc., are presently in this stage. |
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