Question

Mention two reasons for the rapid increase of population in India.

Answer 1

The two main reasons for the rapid increase of population in India are

(i) Illiteracy:- Most of the rural population which forms the bulk of our society are still illiterate, ignorant, and follow various superstitions. They also do not know the functioning of the human reproductive system.

(ii) Economic reasons:- Children are considered to be helping hands to increase family income.

(iii)Desire to male child:- Most Indians families still hold the view that a male child is essential for keeping up the name of the family.