The key points to assess are the current trends in India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the demographic composition concerning youth, India's population ranking relative to China, and the trends in female labor force participation in rural areas. The UN 2023 estimate regarding India surpassing China's population is a significant demographic milestone.
With reference to India's population and social trends, consider the following statements: (i) India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) rose above replacement level in 2023. (ii) The proportion of youth (15-24 years) in India's population is declining. (iii) India's population surpassed China's, according to the UN 2023 estimates. (iv) The percentage of women in the labour force dropped sharply in rural India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in GS and General English JE Civil PWD 05 2025 · Topic: India: Population (Fertility Trends, Determinants, and Differentials)
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