Question Q.8CommentGS1GS1
The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
Demographic transition refers to shift in age pyramidal structure of population from younger to older
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Main Body
Variation across states:
1Due to Total Fertility Rate (TFR) Variation: 1.2 in Tamil Nadu v/s 3.2 in Bihar.
2Variation in healthcare, socio-economic status:- If better, lesser population growth ---> Slower transition
Variation leading to issues:
1Different aged population: Relatively old in South India v/s younger in North India - hunger in North.
2Different needs:- of population in different parts.
3Large scale migration: E.g. highest workers from Bihar, Odisha in South.
Also, has positives:
1Longer demographic dividend: First in S. India, then in North India.
2Gives more time to govt. to start to prepare to reap demographic dividend, prepare for silver economy, etc.
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Conclusion
Hence, although variation in demographic transition is double-edged, it can be utilized effectively to catapulate India to developed stage by 2047.
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- Clear identification of key concept (demographic transition)
- Provides concrete examples with TFR data
- Identifies both causes and consequences of variation
Topper
Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde
AIR 812023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Population & Poverty
Demographic transition variations
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