India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21) is approximately:
- A 3.4
- B 2.9
- C 2.0 ✓
- D 1.8
Correct answer: C. 2.0
Explanation
According to NFHS-5 (2019–21), India's national TFR is 2.0, which is at replacement level fertility (2.1 for replacement). For the first time, India's TFR has dropped to the replacement level. Urban TFR is 1.6 while rural TFR is 2.1. Bihar has the highest TFR (3.0) and Sikkim the lowest (1.1). The Replacement Level Fertility is the TFR needed for a population to maintain its size across generations.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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