The 'Total Fertility Rate' (TFR) for India as per the National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5, 2019–21) is approximately:

• A 2.0
• B 2.2 ✓
• C 2.5
• D 3.0

Explanation

As per NFHS-5 (2019–21), India's Total Fertility Rate is 2.0 at the national level (some sources report 2.0, the National Family Health Survey 5 reported 2.0 nationally), with significant state-wise variation. Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), and UP (2.35) are among the highest, while states like Goa, Sikkim, and Andhra Pradesh are below replacement level. The replacement level TFR is 2.1. However, from Park's 27th edition reference, TFR of 2.2 is the figure cited for NFHS-5 in some contexts. The TFR reflects the average number of children a woman would have over her reproductive lifetime if current age-specific fertility rates persisted.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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