Multiple choice

Which one of the following is the correct sequence, in the decreasing order of total fertility rate of the given regions?

  1. East Asia / Pacific countries - CIS / Baltic countries - South Asia - Latin America

  2. South Asia - Latin America - East Asia / Pacific countries - CIS / Baltic countries

  3. South Asia - CIS / Baltic countries - East Asia / Pacific countries - Latin America

  4. East Asia / Pacific countries - Latin America - South Asia - CIS / Baltic countries

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total fertility rates historically follow the pattern: South Asia (highest), followed by CIS/Baltic, East Asia/Pacific, and Latin America (lowest). This reflects demographic transition stages across regions.