How is women's empowerment related to population in the National Population Policy?

Correct answer: It helps small family and better health decisions

Direct answer: A, women’s empowerment supports small-family choices and better health decisions. Empowerment includes access to education, health information, services, opportunities, and a meaningful voice in decisions affecting one’s life. When women can participate in decisions about marriage, pregnancy, health care, and family planning, choices are more likely to be informed and voluntary. Education and access to services can also improve the well-being of mothers and children. B is wrong because empowerment supports equality and informed choices, not child marriage. C is wrong because empowerment generally strengthens access to and continuation of education. D is wrong because empowered women are better able to seek and use health services; empowerment does not stop them. Memory cue: voice, education, and access help families make healthier decisions.