Although China has the largest population in the world, what explains the country's declining NIR?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

AIDS pandemic

AIDS pandemic

famine

famine

a 30-year population control policy

a 30-year population control policy

high numbers of emigrants leaving China

high numbers of emigrants leaving China

government provided contraceptives

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a 30-year population control policy

China's declining natural increase rate (NIR) can largely be attributed to its former one-child policy, which was implemented for about three decades to control population growth. This policy has significantly influenced birth rates in the country.