Politics, Policies, and Population

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between Sweden’s population policies and those pursued by India and China?

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Sweden seeks to encourage population growth, while India and China seek to discourage population growth.

Question 2

The slogan “small family, happy family” has encouraged Indian population programs such as __________.

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family planning seminars with access to contraception

Question 3

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C

Question 4

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B

Question 5

Which of the following statements about India’s efforts to reduce its population growth is false?

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The government has made little effort to increase the status of women, increase family planning and contraceptive access, or encourage couples to limit family size.

Question 6

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A

Question 7

Based on current birth and death rates, by 2050 Europe’s population will be larger than it is today. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 8

When India began its population policies in 1951, the government focused on __________.

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forced population control

Question 9

Which of the following is not a reason why China’s one-child policy is controversial?

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The policy largely has failed to discourage growth.

Question 10

Today, population policies in India emphasize __________.

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family planning education

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