Question

The most important step to overcome the problem of population explosion is

• A. Statutory ban on amniocentesis
  
• B. Statutory ban on marriages
  
• C. All of the above
  
• D. Motivates smaller families by various contraceptive methods
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Motivates smaller families by various contraceptive methods


Population explosion
Population explosion refers to the increase in population drastically within a short time period.

Statutory ban on amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a technique to find out the disorders and sex of the foetus based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. But it was misused for illegal female foeticides.

A statutory ban on amniocentesis will reduce the birth of fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities or females but it will not reduce the population growth significantly.

Statutory ban on marriages
A statutory ban on marriages will not reduce the population growth. It cannot be banned as it will affect the morality of the members of society. Marriage helps the couple to live as a family and raise their children together. Raising the marriageable age limit can help in decreasing the population growth.

Motivate to have smaller families
The population can be controlled by motivating people to have small families by using contraceptive methods.

The Government of India is involved in making advertisements and posters about the advantages of using contraceptive methods and having smaller families. They have raised the slogan “Hum do Humare do” and “Chota Parivar, Sukhi Parivar” to promote small families. Smaller families ensure a better quality of life and high economic growth.

Final answer
(C) To motivate smaller families through various contraceptive methods