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Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct in respect of population growth in the decades of 1981 and onwards till date? |
In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country's population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth. A downward trend of crude birth rate is affected by an increase in the mean age at marriage, improved quality of life particularly education of females in the country. None of the above. |
None of the above. |
The correct answer is option 4: None of the above. Statement 1: In the post-1981 period till the present, the population growth rate remained high but started slowing down gradually. This is correct. Statement 2: A downward trend of crude birth rate is responsible for such population growth. This is correct because the slowing growth rate is mainly due to a decline in the crude birth rate. Statement 3: A downward trend in crude birth rate is affected by an increase in mean age at marriage and improved quality of life, especially female education. This is also correct because these factors contribute to lower birth rates. NCERT: In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country’s population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually. A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth. This was, in turn, affected by an increase in the mean age at marriage, improved quality of life particularly education of females in the country. |
