In China,a "One-Child" Policy Cut the Birth Rate in Half

question 226

Multiple Choice

In China,a "one-child" policy cut the birth rate in half.Although the intended goal of reducing poverty was achieved,several unintended consequences were identified.All the following were unintended consequences EXCEPT for:

• A) there being far more unmarried men in China than women.
• B) millions of newborn girls being placed up for adoption.
• C) males living longer than females.
• D) increased abortions of female fetuses.

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