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UPPSC 2021 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

With reference to "birth rate" which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Urbanization helps in reducing the birth rate.
2. High literacy rate is directly related to low birth rate.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.
Generally, expectations are that urbanization reduces fertility because urban residence would likely increase the costs of raising children.

Recent studies indicate that there is a direct correlation between increased literacy and decreased fertility.

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