In the demographic cycle, India is in the:

Correct option is B

Sol. India is in the "Early Expanding Stage" of the demographic cycle. This stage is characterized by a rapid decline in death rates and a high birth rate, which results in rapid population growth.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) High stationary stage – This is not the current phase for India. In this stage, both birth and death rates are high, and the population remains stable.
· (b) Early expanding stage – Correct answer. India is currently in this stage, where the death rates have declined significantly, but birth rates remain high.
· (c) Late expanding stage – This is a stage where both birth and death rates start declining, leading to slower population growth. India is not in this phase yet.
· (d) Low stationary stage – In this phase, both birth and death rates are low, and the population stabilizes, which is not applicable to India at present.