- Increasing the population leads to a loss of quality of life.
- As a population increases, there is a decrease in per capita income.
- Rapid consumption of natural resources takes place due to the increasing population.
- An increased population leads to insufficient medical facilities.
- The increasing population leads to insufficient educational facilities.
- For a better future of mankind and a good standard of life, the rate of growth of the population has to be reduced.
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Answer the following question:
Why are family planning measures needed in our country?
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