Why should the success of the National Population Policy not be judged only by the birth rate?

Correct answer: Because it also includes education, health, mortality, and quality of life

The direct answer is A. The National Population Policy has a broad human-welfare purpose, so its success cannot be measured by one number alone. Birth rate tells us about the number of births in a population, but it does not show whether children are healthy, whether people can obtain education and medical care, whether deaths are being reduced, or whether families enjoy a better quality of life. A is correct because these indicators together give a fuller picture of population welfare. B is wrong because birth rate is an important population indicator. C is wrong because family health, welfare, and responsible choices are closely related to the policy. D is wrong because data may have limitations, but that does not mean all health data are always wrong. Memory cue: a successful population policy improves both population trends and people’s well-being.