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Why may economic development alone not be enough to reduce the birth rate in an area?

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Correct answer: Because education, health awareness and supportive social behaviour are also needed

The direct answer is A. Birth rate is influenced by more than income or economic production. Economic development may improve living standards, but families also need access to education, health services, information about contraception, and safe family-planning facilities. When people understand the health and economic benefits of a smaller family and can freely use suitable services, fertility often declines. Option A is correct because it recognises these connected social, health and behavioural factors. Option B is wrong because family customs, education and social expectations strongly influence decisions about childbearing. Option C is wrong because development does not always raise birth rates; in many settings, better education and living conditions are associated with lower fertility. Option D is wrong because effective family-welfare services can help people plan the number and spacing of children. Memory cue: birth rate depends on income plus awareness, health access and social choice.

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Birth RateEducationHealth AwarenessFamily WelfarePopulation GrowthPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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