Marriage Trends in India and UK

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What was the proportion of women in the childbearing age group (15-19) in 2005?

47.2%

48.55% (correct)

47.7%

46.02%

In which year was the average age of marriage among females the highest?

1971

1981

1991 (correct)

1951

What percentage of total female population in the reproductive age group 15-49 was married in 1981?

84.53%

82.3%

81.44% (correct)

83.55%

How did the proportion of women in the childbearing age group change from 1961 to 1992?

Decreased slightly Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in the average age of marriage among females from 1951 to 1981?

Increased steadily Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of total female population in the childbearing age group that was married in 1971?

83.55% Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of women aged 20-24 who were married before age 18 according to NFHS-3 (2005-06)?

47.4% Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is a key reason why India has a high fertility rate?

The joint family system encouraging population growth Signup and view all the answers

How does the average age of marriage among females in India compare to developed countries like the UK and USA?

It is lower in India Signup and view all the answers

What societal factor contributes to the prevailing high birth rate in the Indian economy?

Prolonged sterility being accepted Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what role does the joint family system play in influencing population growth?

It encourages having more children Signup and view all the answers

Why is there direct and indirect pressure on individuals to have offspring in Indian society?

'An additional child causes no immediate hardships' Signup and view all the answers

What impact does migration have on the size, structure, and sex ratio of the population?

Migration can drastically change the size, structure, and sex ratio of the population at any given time. Signup and view all the answers

Why is marriage considered compulsory in India according to the text?

Marriage is considered compulsory due to social, personal, religious, and other reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of marriage according to the text?

Marriage is a civil union recognized by law between persons of opposite sex. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the high population growth rate in India according to the text?

Deep-rooted factors in societal, cultural, religious, and economic environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of widow remarriages and polygamy among Muslims in relation to population growth?

They provide a suitable environment for population growth. Signup and view all the answers

Why do migrants adopt urban ways of life according to the text?

To search for jobs and improve economic conditions Signup and view all the answers