Multiple choice

Population explosion occurs in _____ stage of the theory of demographic transition.

  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Population explosion occurs in the second stage of demographic transition when death rates decline sharply due to better healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition, while birth rates remain high. This creates a rapid population surge. First stage has high birth and death rates (stable population), third stage shows declining birth rates, and fourth stage achieves low birth and death rates (replacement level).

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