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What was the proportion of women in the childbearing age group (15-19) in 2005?
What was the proportion of women in the childbearing age group (15-19) in 2005?
In which year was the average age of marriage among females the highest?
In which year was the average age of marriage among females the highest?
What percentage of total female population in the reproductive age group 15-49 was married in 1981?
What percentage of total female population in the reproductive age group 15-49 was married in 1981?
How did the proportion of women in the childbearing age group change from 1961 to 1992?
How did the proportion of women in the childbearing age group change from 1961 to 1992?
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What was the trend in the average age of marriage among females from 1951 to 1981?
What was the trend in the average age of marriage among females from 1951 to 1981?
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What was the percentage of total female population in the childbearing age group that was married in 1971?
What was the percentage of total female population in the childbearing age group that was married in 1971?
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What was the percentage of women aged 20-24 who were married before age 18 according to NFHS-3 (2005-06)?
What was the percentage of women aged 20-24 who were married before age 18 according to NFHS-3 (2005-06)?
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Based on the information provided, what is a key reason why India has a high fertility rate?
Based on the information provided, what is a key reason why India has a high fertility rate?
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How does the average age of marriage among females in India compare to developed countries like the UK and USA?
How does the average age of marriage among females in India compare to developed countries like the UK and USA?
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What societal factor contributes to the prevailing high birth rate in the Indian economy?
What societal factor contributes to the prevailing high birth rate in the Indian economy?
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In the context provided, what role does the joint family system play in influencing population growth?
In the context provided, what role does the joint family system play in influencing population growth?
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Why is there direct and indirect pressure on individuals to have offspring in Indian society?
Why is there direct and indirect pressure on individuals to have offspring in Indian society?
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What impact does migration have on the size, structure, and sex ratio of the population?
What impact does migration have on the size, structure, and sex ratio of the population?
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Why is marriage considered compulsory in India according to the text?
Why is marriage considered compulsory in India according to the text?
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What is the definition of marriage according to the text?
What is the definition of marriage according to the text?
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Which factor contributes to the high population growth rate in India according to the text?
Which factor contributes to the high population growth rate in India according to the text?
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What is the significance of widow remarriages and polygamy among Muslims in relation to population growth?
What is the significance of widow remarriages and polygamy among Muslims in relation to population growth?
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Why do migrants adopt urban ways of life according to the text?
Why do migrants adopt urban ways of life according to the text?
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