Question

Mention two reasons for the high birth rate in India.

Answer 1

The birth rate is the total number of live births per 1000 individuals of a population per year. The two reasons for the high birth rate in India are:

1. Illiteracy: Illiteracy, especially among rural people, results in poor knowledge about reproduction, childbirth, and a lack of proper awareness about birth control procedures.
2. Religious and traditional beliefs and customs: Many people consider children as a blessing of god and as a prosperity sign. Hence, they do not take measures to prevent pregnancy.