Sociologists Bernard Berelson and John Samuel have identified some important 'thresholds' associated with declines in fertility.Which of the following is not one of these thresholds?
A)Less than 50 per cent of the labour force is employed in agriculture.
B)Life expectancy is at least 60 years.
C)Eighty per cent of the females between the ages of 15 and 19 are married.
D)Infant mortality is less than 65 per 1 000 live births.

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Bernard Berelson and John Samuel identified thresholds related to declines in fertility that include a smaller percentage of the labor force in agriculture, higher life expectancy, and lower infant mortality rates. The high percentage of young females being married is not listed among these thresholds, as the focus is more on economic and health-related factors.

Sociologists Bernard Berelson and John Samuel Have Identified Some Important