What is a possible link between reducing infant mortality and balancing birth rate in the National Population Policy?

Correct answer: Children are more likely to survive, so families can make secure and informed decisions about family size.

Direct answer: A is correct. Infant mortality means the death of babies during the first year of life. When mothers and families feel that children are likely to survive because health services, immunisation, nutrition and medical care are available, they may feel less pressure to have many children as protection against possible loss. This can support informed and responsible decisions about family size and help balance the birth rate. Option A correctly connects better child survival with family confidence and planning. B is wrong because better child health generally supports education and well-being rather than making education impossible. C is wrong because health conditions can influence family decisions. D is wrong because birth rate is affected by many social, economic, cultural and health factors, not only weather. Memory cue: lower child mortality can increase confidence in having a smaller, planned family.