What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) (2015-16)?
Verified Answer
A. 2.2
B. 2.4
C. 3.2
D. 3.4
Explanation:
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) provides crucial data on health and family welfare. According to NFHS-4, conducted in 2015-16, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) for India was recorded as 2.2 children per woman. This indicates the average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she were to pass through those years conforming to the age-specific fertility rates of a given year.