Q. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the total fertility rate (TFR)?

[A] It represents the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime.

[B] A TFR of 2.1 children per woman is considered the replacement level fertility rate in most developed countries.

[C] TFR is directly proportional to a country development indicators.

[D] The TFR in India has been declining and is now below the replacement level in many states.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanations – TFR tends to be inversely proportional to development indicators. As countries develop, with improvements in education, healthcare, and income levels, TFR usually declines.

Source: The Hindu

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