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Question
List any five major disadvantages of having large families.
Solution
- Malnutrition: Malnutrition and deficiency disorders are caused by inadequate food intake among family members, particularly youngsters.
- Economic pressure: Having a large family can place a strain on parents, negatively impacting their well-being.
- Mothers' poor health: Mothers who have several pregnancies may experience health complications.
- Insufficient education facilities: Due to the large number of youngsters, adequate educational facilities may not be available.
- Poor housing: Large families cannot afford clean and well-ventilated homes. In India, families typically live in small houses with multiple generations, including parents and grandparents.
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