Question Q.10GS1GS1
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.
Main Body
India recently became the most populous nation in the world.
Factors — population growth
1Female literacy & education — more empowered females delay marriage & childbirth
2Access to contraceptives — NFHS-5 — 15-19 → 18/. unmet need
3Family planning — planned children availed unexpected pregnancy
4Income levels — trying poorest reduce fertility
Need & relevance of raising minimum marriageable age for women
(A) Relevant:
1delay marriage & may impact childbirth vulnerable
2more time for SC/CT education & negatively employment.
3need education & male contraceptor
4TFR already 1.6
Not relevant:
1delay marriage & may impact childbirth vulnerable
2more time for SC/CT education & negatively employment.
3need education & male contraceptor
4TFR already 1.6
We need women empowerment to seal demographic dividend
132 words18 paragraphs
- Identifies multiple factors affecting population growth
- References NFHS-5 data
- Discusses both relevant and not relevant points
- Mentions women empowerment and demographic dividend
Topper
Aayushi Bansal
AIR 72024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Population growth and women's issues
Minimum marriageable age of women
Writing Stats
132
Total words
18
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone