Correct option is C
The Correct Answer Is: (C) 2.3
Explanation:
As per NITI Aayog data, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India in 2016 was 2.3.
The TFR represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime based on current birth rates.
A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement level fertility, meaning the population remains stable without migration.
Information Booster:
- The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India has been declining due to various factors such as increasing literacy, better healthcare, urbanization, and family planning initiatives.
- As per National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019-21), India’s TFR has further declined to 2.0, indicating a shift towards population stabilization.
- States like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh had higher fertility rates, while Kerala and Tamil Nadu had lower rates.
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