Population — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's demographic transition is/are correct? 1. India entered the 'population explosion' phase primarily due to a sharp increase in birth rates. 2. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 according to NFHS-5. 3. Southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu are generally ahead in their demographic transition compared to northern states like Uttar Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding population density in India: 1. Bihar has the highest population density among all Indian states as per Census 2011. 2. Population density is primarily influenced by socio-economic factors, with physical factors playing a minor role. 3. Urban agglomerations generally exhibit lower population densities compared to rural areas due to larger geographical spread. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 emphasized which of the following approaches? 1. Target-oriented approach for sterilization. 2. Rights-based approach focusing on reproductive health. 3. Promoting delayed marriage and female education. 4. Providing integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child health care. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of India's 'demographic dividend' period?

Consider the following statements: 1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act moved 'Population Control and Family Planning' to the Concurrent List. 2. The Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) in India has consistently improved since 1991, according to Census data. 3. Internal migration in India is predominantly rural-to-urban. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?