Q.3 (2) Differentiate between : Demographic Transition Theory Stage 1 and Stage 5
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| Point | Stage 1 | Stage 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | Very high. | Low, and lower than the death rate. |
| Death rate | Very high, due to famines, epidemics and poor medical facilities. | Low but slightly higher than the birth rate (ageing population). |
| Population growth | Very slow or stable (high stationary stage). | Population starts declining (declining stage). |
| Economy and society | Primitive, agrarian, illiterate societies with low technology. | Highly developed, urbanised, industrial and literate societies. |
| Age structure | Large share of children; low life expectancy. | Large share of old people; high life expectancy. |
| Examples | Pre-industrial societies; today a few isolated tribal groups. | Some countries of Europe, e.g. Germany, Italy, and Japan. |
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