Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
Options
(a)1, 2 and 4
(b)1, 3 and 5
(c)2 and 4 only
(d)3 and 5 only
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