The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one of the following is the most widely accepted reason for this?
- AKerala has made the highest investment in family planning
- BKerala has the highest literacy rate in India
- CKerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policiesCorrect
- DThe population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age group
Explanation
The correct answer is C because Kerala's demographic transition is attributed to its unique development model that focuses on social sectors rather than just economic growth. While literacy and family planning are important factors, they are subsets of a broader strategy. Kerala invested heavily in primary education, particularly for women, and established a robust public healthcare system that reduced infant mortality. This combination of high social awareness, female empowerment, and accessible healthcare created an environment where smaller family sizes became a natural social norm. Therefore, the integrated approach to social policies and public health is the most comprehensive and widely accepted reason.
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