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QuizMultiple Choice

Politics, Policies, and Population

Question 1 • CO-Geography A-CR

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

Answer
A
Sweden does not reward its citizens to encourage population growth, but both India and China do.
B
Sweden seeks to discourage population growth, while India and China seek to encourage population growth.
C
Sweden seeks to encourage population growth, while India and China seek to discourage population growth.
D
Sweden’s population policies are controversial because they may violate human rights, but neither India's nor China’s policies are controversial.

Explanation

Sweden has used policies such as parental benefits and child-care support to make having children easier and encourage population growth. India and China have generally used policies intended to slow population growth, including family-planning campaigns and, historically, China’s one-child policy. Therefore, the best answer is C: Sweden seeks to encourage population growth, while India and China seek to discourage it.

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