Question

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

Answer 1

The three reasons why the growth of the population has not been appreciably checked in India are given below:

1. Illiteracy leads people to think that a larger family will provide them more working hand and hence it will lead to better living conditions. Also due to illiteracy, people are unaware of the concept of birth control.
2. Some families in India think that a male child is very important for their family lineage. So, to get a male child they end up having many children.
3. Better healthcare facilities and an abundance of food reduced the mortality rate and result in an increase in population.