- NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India. - NFHS-4 (2015-16) provided crucial data on population, health, and nutrition indicators. - The replacement level of fertility, required to keep the population size constant in the long run (ignoring migration), is generally con‐ 2015-16 was close to this level.
What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) (2015-16)?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018 · Topic: India: Population (Fertility Trends, Determinants, and Differentials)
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