NFHS-7 Preliminary Findings Show Decline in Fertility Rates
The preliminary report of the 7th National Family Health Survey (NFHS-7) indicates that India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has further declined to 1.9.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- India's TFR declined to 1.9 according to NFHS-7 preliminary data.
- Replacement level fertility is generally considered to be 2.1.
- Improvement noted in institutional births and immunization.
- Anemia remains a significant health challenge for women.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
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- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. According to NFHS-7 preliminary findings, what is India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?
- 2.1
- 2.0
- 1.9
- 1.8
Explanation: The NFHS-7 preliminary findings show that India's TFR has declined to 1.9.
Q2. What is the standard replacement level fertility rate?
- 1.5
- 2.1
- 2.5
- 3.0
Explanation: The replacement level fertility, at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, is 2.1.
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