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The long term objective of population policy 2000 is to achieve stable population. During which of the following years this objective is targetted to be achieved?1. 20152. 20253. 20354. 2045

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 2045

The correct answer is 2045.

  • Some important features of Population Policy 2000
    • To get the maximum benefit from reproductive health services, The Policy reiterated the government’s resolve to push for voluntary and informed choice and agreeability of citizens
    • It embarks on a policy outline for the government for the next ten years to grow the reproductive and child health needs of the people of India.

 

  • The population policy 2000 aims at curbing the IMR to less than 30 per 1000 live births.
  • School education to be made free and mandatory up to the age of 14.
  • This will also include a plan to check the drop-out rate of girls and boys.
  • The Rate of Maternal Mortality will also be brought down to less than 100 per 1,00,000 live births.
  • The population policy will also act against child marriage and promote 20 years as the right marriageable age for girls.


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