Question

Which of the following is not a step taken to keep a check on the population?

(a) Marriageable age rises of females to 18 years and of males to 21 years

(b) Promotion of contraceptives

(c) One child norm

(d) Reservation in offices for women candidates

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

My doubt is from Reproductive Health topic in section Reproductive Health of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Reservation in offices for women candidates

To explain I would say: To maintain the growth rate of the Indian population, various steps have been taken by the government. An increase in the marriageable age of males and females is one such step. Also, programs like Hum Do Humaare Do and One chid norm also play a role. Contraceptives have been promoted via Television, radio, and newspapers. Reservation of women candidates at workplaces has to do with another issue of inequality and injustice.