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Answer» Birth-rate: - The number of children born per every 1000 persons during any given year is known as birth-rate.
- Birth-rate = \(\frac{ The\, number \,of \,live-births \,in \,a\, given\, year }{ Total \,population } × 1000\)
- Birth-rate is not measured on the basis of percentage but on the basis of rise in population per 1000 persons.
- The birth-rate data helps in deciding the population policy.
Birth-rate in India | Year | Birth rate(Per 1000 persons) | | 1951 | 39.9 | | 2011 | 21.8 |
Source: Census of India, 2011 Analysis and conclusion: - In 1951, the birth-rate in India was 39.9. This decreased to 21.8. The difference between these two years is 39.9 – 21.8 =18.1.
- Although the birth-rate has reduced, the reduction is less. The main reasons for this are low level of education, preference for male child, low income levels, etc.
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