Question

Kerala’s TFR is below the replacement level. This can mean –

1. Low population growth rate.
2. Increase in population in the age group of 0-15.
3. Decreased dependency ratio.
4. Ageing of population.

Choose the correct option:

Options

• I. and II.

• II. and III.

• III. and IV.

• I. and IV.

Answer 1

I. and IV.

Explanation:

A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below replacement level means fewer births, leading to low population growth (I). It also causes ageing of the population (IV) because the proportion of elderly increases while the number of children declines. Statements II and III are not correct effects of low TFR.