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CH-8: COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES OF INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
One-Child Norm Consequence
The one-child norm introduced in China in the late 1970s led to:
- Increase in population growth
- Decline in sex ratio and low population growth — Correct Answer
- Increase in fertility rate
- No impact on demographics
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The one-child norm led to low population growth and a decline in sex ratio (proportion of females per 1000 males).
Key Points:
- It also implies more elderly people relative to young in the future.
- This led China to later allow two children per couple.
- China's annual population growth became negative (-0.01).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The norm reduced population growth and lowered sex ratio.
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