Question

Consider the following about Kerala’s demographic features:

1. Kerala’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is below the replacement level.

2. Median age of first marriage for women in Kerala is higher than the national average.

3. The state still reports instances of child marriage.

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2 and 3

• TFR is 1.5, well below replacement (2.1).

• Median age at first marriage for women is 21.5 years, higher than the Indian average.

• Child marriage persists at 6%, though lower than the national average.