State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · Question 44

With reference to 'birth rate', which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Urbanization helps in reducing the birth rate. 2. High literacy rate is directly related to low birth rate. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Urbanisation and literacy (especially female literacy) are both associated with lower birth rates.