Question

What are some measures implemented by the Government of India to overcome the problem of population growth rate?

• A. Creating awareness
• B. Statutory raising of marriageable age of females and males
• C. Give incentives to couples with small families
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The various measures which are undertaken by the Government of India to overcome the problem of explosive population growth rate are:

• Creating awareness through advertisements, posters, bills, etc.
• Statutory raising of marriageable age of females to 18 years and males to 21 years
• Incentives to couples with small families such as preference in schemes for assignment of land, allotment of surplus agricultural land, etc.