India's NFHS-5 (2019-21) reported the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as approximately:
- A 2.0 ✓
- B 1.8
- C 2.2
- D 2.5
Correct answer: A. 2.0
Explanation
India's TFR as per NFHS-5 (2019-21) was 2.0, which is at the replacement level fertility (2.1). This is a significant decline from NFHS-4 (2015-16) TFR of 2.2. The reduction reflects improvement in female education, contraceptive use, and urban migration. Several states including Bihar (2.98) still have TFR above replacement level, while states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala are well below 2.0.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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