What is the stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basis of its demographic characteristics? (1) Early expanding stage (2) High stationary stage (3) Late expanding stage (4) Declining stage
(3) Late expanding stage Explanation: The demographic transition model is a chart showing the different stages of a country's population's birth rate and death rate. There are 5 stages, with each progressively going further into the future. India is in stage 2 of the demographic transition model right now with a high birth rate of 23 per 1000, and a decreasing death rate of 7 per 1000.