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According to the 2011 census report mentioned in the text, what was India's population growth rate?
The text specifies: 'According to the 2011 census report, the population growth rate was less than 2 per cent, i.e., 20/1000/year, a rate at which our population could increase rapidly.'
Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as a measure taken by the Indian government to check population growth rate, besides promoting contraceptive methods?
The text mentions: 'Statutory raising of marriageable age of the female to 18 years and that of males to 21 years, and incentives given to couples with small families are two of the other measures taken to tackle this problem.' Incentives were for small families, not large ones.
An ideal contraceptive, as described in the text, should possess which of the following characteristics?
The text states: 'An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and reversible with no or least side-effects. It also should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the user.'
The world population in 2011 was approximately:
The text states: 'The world population which was around 2 billion (2000 million) in 1900 rocketed to about 6 billion by 2000 and 7.2 billion in 2011.'
When did India's population cross the 1.2 billion mark?
The text states: 'Our population which was approximately 350 million at the time of our independence reached close to the billion mark by 2000 and crossed 1.2 billion in May 2011.'
The slogan 'Hum Do Hamare Do' (we two, our two) is associated with which government initiative?
The text mentions: 'You might have seen advertisements in the media as well as posters/bills, etc., showing a happy couple with two children with a slogan Hum Do Hamare Do (we two, our two).'
Which of the following categories is NOT listed as a broad grouping for contraceptive methods in the provided text?
The text lists: 'Natural/Traditional, Barrier, IUDs, Oral contraceptives, Injectables, Implants and Surgical methods.' Herbal remedies are not explicitly mentioned as a broad category.
The primary goal of the 'family planning' programmes initiated in India in 1951 was to attain:
The text states: 'These programmes called 'family planning' were initiated in 1951 and were periodically assessed over the past decades. Improved programmes covering wider areas are currently in operation under the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Care programmes. The goals of these programmes are to attain total reproductive health as a social goal.'
The increase in the world population from 2 billion in 1900 to 6 billion by 2000 is primarily attributed to:
The text states: 'However, increased health facilities along with better living conditions had an explosive impact on the growth of population. The world population which was around 2 billion (2000 million) in 1900 rocketed to about 6 billion by 2000...'
According to the context, what was India's population approximately at the time of its independence?
The text states: 'Our population which was approximately 350 million at the time of our independence reached close to the billion mark by 2000...'
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