China Is an Example of a Country That Has Achieved

question 35

Multiple Choice

China is an example of a country that has achieved a very low rate of population growth and a very high rate of growth in per capita GNP. Which of the following policies did the Chinese government adopt to bring about this dramatic drop in the population growth rate?
I. The government started and enforced a "one-child family" policy which included mandatory birth control and forced sterilization.
II. Couples who opted to have only one child were rewarded with special benefits such as compensation for mothers who follow China's birth policies.
III. Couples who opted to have more than one child were dealt punishments such as fines, loss of employment and confiscation of property.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) I and III only
• D) I, II, and III

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