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Q44 (UPPCS/2021) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography

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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Explanation

Both statements are correct as they describe well-established demographic trends observed globally and in India.

  • Urbanization: Urbanization leads to a decrease in birth rates due to several factors, including higher costs of living and child-rearing, better access to family planning and healthcare services, and a shift in the economic role of children. In urban settings, children are seen more as a responsibility requiring investment (education/health) rather than additional labor assets.
  • Literacy Rate: There is a strong inverse correlation between literacy (especially female literacy) and birth rates. High literacy levels lead to increased awareness of contraception, delayed age of marriage, and greater female autonomy in reproductive choices. This results in a lower Total Fertility Rate (TFR).

Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) consistently shows that states with higher literacy and urbanization (like Kerala) have significantly lower birth rates compared to less urbanized or literate states.

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