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Q.1 The recently released empirical data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-20 (NFHS-5) shows that States and UTs are experiencing a sharp decline in fertility rates. What are the key reasons for the decline? Do you think a policy limiting family size is still required? (15 Marks)

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  • In the introduction, explain total fertility rate and replacement rate.
  • In the body, mention factual points from the survey substantiating the statement given.
  • Next, mention the reasons for decline such as female education, postponement of marriage, access to family planning etc
  • Next, mention that it would be odd to limit the family size anymore.
  • Talk about the way forward in states with low fertility rates as well as in states like UP and Bihar where fertility rates are still high.
  • Conclude appropriately.

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11 responses to “Q.1 The recently released empirical data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-20 (NFHS-5) shows that States and UTs are experiencing a sharp decline in fertility rates. What are the key reasons for the decline? Do you think a policy limiting family size is still required? (15 Marks)”

  1. project _osiris Avatar
    project _osiris

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    1. Staff @CD Avatar
      Staff @CD

      Hello

      In the introduction, explain total fertility rate and replacement rate. Next mention data on TFR about states from different regions of the country as seen in NFHS-5. Then move to reasons.
      Also try to reduce the usage of the word ‘lately’. It gets very repetitive in your answers.
      In reasons, points about education and marriage are fine, however you have mentioned development in policy, health (what development? needs to be mentioned).
      In way forward for well-performing states you can argue for elderly care, employment opportunities for the youth etc; for states like Bihar-UP- need to increase literacy,schooling etc can be written.
      Historical developments you can avoid, instead you can compare with countries like China, Japan etc
      Keep writing. Work on the content. 🙂

      4.5/15

  2. aarti bhimani Avatar
    aarti bhimani

    Indian Society que

  3. dinesh rout Avatar
    dinesh rout

    Hii

  4. dinesh rout Avatar
    dinesh rout

    In app where can I get this daily awe???

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      Staff @CD

      Dinesh

      We are working on bringing this programme on the app interface too very soon, till then you can enroll online and post your answers here itself. You can shift later to the app too. 🙂

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    muskan garg

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      muskan garg

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      Staff @CD

      Muskan

      Nice attempt. You have covered most of the points. Intro is fine, after that you can mention some more data about TFR from different states in different regions of the country, increasing sex ratio etc
      Reasons mentioned are good, way forward is fine..in case of states that have done well you can argue for elderly care, employment opportunities for the youth etc
      Mention of China is good..a comparative analysis with other countries can be done..
      Conclusion is fine.
      Overall good answer. Keep practicing. 🙂

      6.5/15

  6. Shubham Chaurasiya Avatar
    Shubham Chaurasiya

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      Staff @CD

      Shubham

      Good attempt. Your content is fine, presentation also good. Nice use of diagram.
      In intro, you can briefly first mention what is TFR and replacement rate..also replacement rate is 2.1, you have mentioned as 2.2.
      Other data and reasons mentioned are good, postponement of marriage can also be mentioned as one of the reasons..
      A way forward can be written..you can mention employment opportunities need to be improved now, care for elderly, for states like Bihar-UP- need to increase literacy,schooling etc
      Conclusion is fine.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

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