With reference to the above graph, consider the following statements considering 1970 as base year: 1. Population has stabilized after 35 years. 2. Population growth rate has stabilized after 35 years. 3. Death rate has fallen by $10\%$ in the first 10 years. 4. Birthrate has stabilized after 35 years. Which of the above are the most logical and rational statements that can be made from the above graph?

QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Maths

Prelims 2018

With reference to the above graph, consider the following statements considering 1970 as base year:

Population has stabilized after 35 years.
Population growth rate has stabilized after 35 years.
Death rate has fallen by $10\%$ in the first 10 years.
Birthrate has stabilized after 35 years.

Which of the above are the most logical and rational statements that can be made from the above graph?

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Explanation

The population growth rate has stabilized after 35 years because the gap between the birth rate and the death rate has remained nearly constant since around 2000. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate answer.

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