According to the National Population Policy, why will solving population issues not depend only on reducing the birth rate?

Correct answer: Because education, health, nutrition, and awareness are also necessary

The direct answer is A: population issues require a broad approach involving education, health, nutrition, awareness, and family-welfare services, not birth-rate reduction alone. Birth rate is an important population indicator, but people make informed family decisions more easily when they are educated, healthy, aware of reproductive-health choices, and able to reach suitable services. Better infant and maternal health also supports family welfare. Option A is correct because it gives the complete policy approach. B is wrong because birth rate does matter; the question says it is not the only factor, not that it is irrelevant. C is wrong because infant health is a major concern of health and population programmes. D is wrong because family welfare is directly connected with responsible planning and well-being. Memory cue: population policy is holistic—rate reduction plus education, health, nutrition, and awareness.