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.
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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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Select the correct answer using the code given below-
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