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UPPSC 1998 GS-I World Geography
Question

According to the U.N. Populations Division the lowest fertility rate is in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Sweden

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sweden”.
As of 2023, South Korea has the world's lowest total fertility rate at 0.72 children per woman.

While the options provided don't include South Korea, among the given options, (4) Sweden is known for its low fertility rate.

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