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The number of children reaching the reproductive age is increasing, and this contributes to the population growth.

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The correct option is A
True

The statement is true, because in the older times, a family would have around 4-6 children out of which 1 or 2 won't survive. Nowadays, healthcare has improved and children live long enough to reach the reproductive age.

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