The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
According to UN Prospects Report India's population surpassed China to 2023 becoming a 1/42 cycle.
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Pace on different states: Northern States like Bihar, UP etc having TFR more than 2.5. Southern states like Kerala, Tamilnadu have stabilized their population rate (TFR 2.1 or less). Benefits/Significance of population growth: (1) Increased working age population - E.g. Budged said 65% Indian population is with 25 yrs of age.
More productivity for nation if harvested well. [Challenges/disadvantages]: These are some factors apart from it, forestation, green environment soil cover and less commercialization also keeps temperature cool.
- Uses recent data (India surpassing China)
- Compares developed vs underdeveloped states
- Provides specific TFR numbers
- Cites UN Prospects Report
Anjali Thankur
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Population and Associated Issues
Demographic transition and population growth variations across Indian states
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analytical-descriptive
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