Topic: population and associated issues.
2. What factors contribute to the decline in the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India? Evaluate the difficulties that India faces as its fertility rate decreases in a thorough manner. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the challenges faced by India in achieving replacement-level fertility, the disparities in Total Fertility Rates (TFRs) across different regions, and the resulting crisis of representation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes of falling TFR and the challenges it poses.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context from the NFHS-5 data.
Body:
First, write about the factors that have contributed to declining TFR are: Higher education, increased mobility, late marriage, financial independence among women and overall prosperity.
Next, possible challenges that the falling TFR may lead to.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting solutions to the challenges.
