Question

Mention any three reasons why the growth of population has not been appreciably checked in India.

Answer 1

Reasons why the growth of population has not been appreciably checked in India:

1. Lack of education - People are ignorant about health, hygiene, the importance of small families, and a good environment.
2. Traditional beliefs - Children are regarded as a gift of god. Therefore people make no efforts to stop pregnancies, which results in large families.
3. Desire for a male child - The desire for a male child in almost all communities drives the couple to go on producing children till a male child is born.