With reference to the 'Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare' Bill, 2021 which of the following(s) is/are correct?
- This Bill aims to bring the birth rate down to 2.1 per thousands population by 2026.
- At present, the fertility rate in the State is 2.7 per thousand.
Verified Answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare Bill, 2021, aimed to reduce the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2026. At the time of the bill's introduction, the TFR in Uttar Pradesh was approximately 2.7 per thousand.