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Vishnu SasikumarAIR 31· 2023

Question Q.8GS1GS1

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

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Main Body

Demographic Transition helps to change in patterns of population. Given the diversities in India, demographic transition is also varied posing a double edged sword.

Different pace of demographic transition

1Replacement level of 2.1 TFR reached easily in Southern State then in North (GFHS 5).
2Lower Mortality (Maternal) & Infant in South than in North (9/1000 in JL - Makind, 64/1000 in UP markedly).
3Higher Human development indicators in Southern region compared to Northern region.

[Note: This page appears to be a continuation but contains only partial/fragmentary notes and is not clearly transcribable as a coherent answer extension. The handwriting is less clear and appears to contain references to demographic statistics that are incomplete.]

116 words3 paragraphs
  • Cites specific statistics and data
  • Compares regional differences clearly
  • References relevant parameters like TFR and mortality rates
  • Identifies demographic transition as key concept
  • Attempts to extend demographic analysis

Topper

Vishnu Sasikumar

AIR 312023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Population and Associated Issues

Demographic transition and regional variations in India

Writing Stats

116

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical, data-driven

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