Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following statements regarding Total Fertility Rate (TFR):
1. TFR refers to the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime under current birth rates.
2. A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement level fertility, ensuring a stable population in the long run.
3. India’s TFR has remained above replacement level in the last decade, leading to continued population growth.
4. A declining TFR always results in an immediate population decline.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : Only two
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 2.
Key Points
- Statement 1 – Correct – TFR measures the average number of children a woman would have under current birth rates.
- Statement 2 – Correct – A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement rate in the absence of migration and high mortality.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect – India’s TFR fell below replacement level (2.0) as per NFHS-5 (2019-21), indicating a slowdown in population growth.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect – A declining TFR does not cause immediate population decline due to demographic momentum (young population still entering reproductive age).
- Correct Answer: (b) Only two (Statements 1 and 2 are correct).
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