Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) (2015–16)(2019-2021)?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 2.0

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2.0”.
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR), has further declined from 2.2 to 2.0 at the national level between NNFHS 4 and 5.

There are only five states in India which are above replacement level of fertility of 2.1. These states are Bihar, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Manipur.

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