Causes of High Birth Rate Quiz
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What is a significant factor contributing to high birth rate in India?

  • Illiteracy and rigid attitudes towards marriage and childbirth (correct)
  • High availability of contraceptives
  • Increasing urbanization and modernization
  • Government policies promoting smaller families

    • What is the legal age of marriage in India for females?

  • 21 years
  • 20 years
  • 18 years (correct)
  • 16 years

    • What is 'son meta-preference' as mentioned in the text?

  • Preference for adopting children instead of having biological ones
  • Preference for not having any children
  • Preference for having more daughters than sons
  • Preference for having a son or desired number of sons (correct)

    • How does the joint family system contribute to high birth rate in India?

    <p>It reduces financial burden on individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common belief among poor people regarding large families as mentioned in the text?

    <p>&quot;More children means greater economic support&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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