UPSC Prelims 2008 Q12: Indian Economy – Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes
As per India's National Population Policy, 2000,
by which one of the following years is it our long - term objective to achieve population
stabilization?
- (a) 2025
- (b) 2035
- (c) 2045
- (d) 2055
Answer: (c) 2045
Explanation
Target year for India's population stabilization
India's National Population Policy, 2000 set a specific long-term demographic goal.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) 2025 | Incorrect | Too early for the policy's long-term target |
| (b) 2035 | Incorrect | Not the stated target year |
| (c) 2045 | Correct | The National Population Policy, 2000 sets 2045 as the long-term objective for achieving population stabilization |
| (d) 2055 | Incorrect | Too late, beyond the policy's stated target |
National Population Policy, 2000 facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Long-term objective | Population stabilization by 2045 |
| Year of the Policy itself | 2000 |
Answer: (c) 2045.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. 2025 is too early for this long-term objective.
- (b) Incorrect. 2035 is also not the stated target.
- (c) CORRECT. The policy's long-term objective is population stabilization by 2045.
- (d) Incorrect. 2055 is beyond the policy's stated target.
Key point
The National Population Policy, 2000 sets population stabilization by 2045 as India's long-term demographic objective.
Remember
National Population Policy, 2000: long-term objective is population stabilization by 2045.
Common mistakes
- Confusing this long-term 2045 target with shorter or longer-term demographic goals.
- Not knowing the specific National Population Policy, 2000 origin of this target.
- Mixing up this target with other related population/health policy deadlines.
Exam tip
National Population Policy, 2000: population stabilization long-term target = 2045.
Sources
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India — National Population Policy, 2000
- National Commission on Population — Population Projections for India and States 2001–2026