Question

Mention two reasons for the rapid increase of population in India.

Answer 1

1. Illiteracy: Most of the rural population, which forms the bulk of our society, is still illiterate, ignorant, and superstitious. They also do not know the functioning of the human reproductive system.
2. Traditional beliefs: Among the people from lower strata of society, children are regarded as a gift of God and a sign of prosperity. Therefore, they make no effort to avoid pregnancy.
3. Economic reasons: Children are considered to be helping to increase family income.
4. Lack of recreation: Poor standards of living and poverty provide no recreation other than sex.