A. There were three distinct parts of the theory-descriptive, theoretical and predictive.
B. Originally, theory was given by Thompson.
C. It is based upon the trends in mortality, fertility and natural increase in less developed countries of world.
D. It postulates a particular pattern of demographic change from a high fertility and high mortality to a low fertility and low mortality.
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This section evaluates the accuracy of statements concerning the demographic transition theory.
Statement: The theory includes descriptive, theoretical, and predictive aspects.
Assessment: True. The theory describes population changes through stages (descriptive), explains the reasons behind these shifts (theoretical), and offers insights into future trends (predictive).
Statement: Warren S. Thompson originally proposed the theory.
Assessment: True. Thompson is recognized for formulating this theory in 1929.
Statement: The theory is based on trends in less developed countries.
Assessment: False. The demographic transition model was initially derived from the historical experiences of more developed countries during their industrial and modernization phases.
Statement: It predicts a shift from high fertility/mortality to low fertility/mortality.
Assessment: True. This is the central concept: societies move from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates, impacting population dynamics.
Statements A, B, and D are identified as true. Statement C is false.
Therefore, the correct selection includes A, B, and D only.
| LIST-I (Concept) | LIST-II (Propounder) |
|---|---|
| A. The Cycle of Pediplanation | I. Pugh and Thomas |
| B. Savanna Cycle of Erosion | II. King |
| C. Episodic Erosion Theory | III. Schumm and Lichty |
| D. The concept of Panplain | IV. Crickmay |
Morgenthau's principles of political realism are:
A. Politics is rooted in permanent and unchanging human nature which is basically self centred, self-regarding and self-interested
B. Politics is an autonomous sphere of action and cannot therefore be reduced to morals
C. International Politics is an arena of conflicting self-interests
D. The ethics of international relations is situational ethics which is very different from private morality
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Who among the following political thinkers consider the anarchical self help system to be a compelling factor for States to maximise their relative power positions?