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What is often referred to as “Demographic trap” is actually

1. Sub-replacement level fertility rates

2. Underutilization of present Demographic Dividend

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

Demographic trap is combination of high fertility (birth rates) and declining mortality (death rates) in developing countries, resulting in a period of high population growth rate (PGR).

Statement 1: In this case, birth rates are actually pretty low, which does not characterize a trap. So, 1 is incorrect.

Statement 2: Dividend (demographic) is the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure, mainly when the share of the working-age population (15 to 64) is larger than the non- working-age share of the population (14 and younger, and 65 and older). It is a late phase in the maturity of developing countries. The trap occurs much earlier. So, 2 is incorrect.