Question Q10GS2GS1
What are the factors that influence population growth in the country? In this perspective, examine the relevance and need of raising the minimum marriageable age of women for population development. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
As per the UNFPA's State of the World Population Report 2023, India's population is estimated to be 1413 crores
19 words
Main Body
Factors influencing population growth:
1Access to contraceptives and other family planning measures
2Economic Compulsions - to have more labour and wage earnings
3Social pressure - to have children early and marry
4Rising cost of living → fewer children born
5Social status of having more children → represents access to more resources
6International influence Ex - foreign corps have the child
Advantages of increasing age:
1Gives greater autonomy to females in health matters
2Improved education levels
3Inclusive economic growth - greater female LFP from capital
4Inclusive development
5Better MMR & IMR & healthier children born
Disadvantages of increasing age:
1Law Commission 2018 better to raise age for boys to 18
2Discrepancy with provisions like PCSO, voting age
3Odisha SCPCR stated that female foeticide might use
4Denies freedom of choice
5Does not address real problem
149 words19 paragraphs
Conclusion
The decision to increase marriage age must be complemented with strict implementation of RTE & health schemes
17 words
- Uses recent official data (UNFPA 2023)
- Covers multiple factors comprehensively
- Addresses both advantages and disadvantages
- Links to real issues like female foeticide
Topper
Ritika Rath
AIR 48
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Population and Associated Issues
Marriageable Age and Population Growth
Writing Stats
185
Total words
19
Paragraphs
analytical and structured
Tone