Let's evaluate each statement: (1) India launched its national family planning programme in 1952, making it the first country to do so. This is correct. (2) The approach was Malthusian/Neo-Malthusian (focused on population growth vs resources), not Neo-Marxian. This is incorrect. (3) The end of the National Emergency in 1977 led to the abandonment of coercive measures like forced sterilization and a shift towards a voluntary approach. This is correct. (4) While the central government plays a crucial role in policy and funding, implementation of family planning programmes involves state governments and local health systems. Saying it was carried by only the central government is inaccurate. This is likely incorrect or misleading.
Consider the following statement: (1) India Introduced the family planning programme in 1950s (2) The family planning programme adopted Neo-Marxian approach to birth control (3) End of National Emergency Ruled out compulsion in family planning (4) Planning and implementation was carried by central Government Choose the correct answer :
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Human Development (Role of State Policies and Welfare Schemes in fostering Human Development)
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