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2024 · Question 41 · Demography
The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as :
Choose your answer(a)the number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.(b)the number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.(c)the birth rate minus death rate.(d)the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 67 · Demography
Consider the following countries : 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 4(b)1, 3 and 5(c)2 and 4 only(d)3 and 5 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 99 · Health Policy
With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements : 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility. 2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 100 · Welfare Schemes
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years. 2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary. 3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years. 4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 3 and 4(b)2 and 3 only(c)2 only(d)1, 2 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as :

Consider the following countries : 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?