In China, a "One-Child" Policy Implemented in About 1979 Cut

question 91

Multiple Choice

In China, a "one-child" policy implemented in about 1979 cut the birth rate in half. Although the intended goal of reducing poverty was achieved, several unintended consequences were identified. All of the following were unintended consequences EXCEPT for _____.

• A) far more unmarried young 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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