Multiple choice

The population growth rate in Kerala is one of the lowest among all major Indian states. Which of the following is the widely accepted reason?

  1. The State has invested more in Family Planning

  2. The State has highest literacy rate in India

  3. The State invested in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policy

  4. In this state all the women know about Family Planning

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala's low population growth is widely attributed to its high investment in social infrastructure, specifically literacy, education, and public health, which empowers the population and reduces birth rates.