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?

<p>Decreased slightly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased steadily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>83.55% (B)</p> 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)?

<p>47.4% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The joint family system encouraging population growth (A)</p> 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?

<p>It is lower in India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prolonged sterility being accepted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It encourages having more children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'An additional child causes no immediate hardships' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Migration can drastically change the size, structure, and sex ratio of the population at any given time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Marriage is considered compulsory due to social, personal, religious, and other reasons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of marriage according to the text?

<p>Marriage is a civil union recognized by law between persons of opposite sex. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Deep-rooted factors in societal, cultural, religious, and economic environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They provide a suitable environment for population growth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To search for jobs and improve economic conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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