Kerala Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aim in Kerala?
A
- There aim is to improve education and adult literacy
- Emancipating women
- Encouraging female careers
- Free contraception
- Land reform
2
Q
How many hectares of land do family’s receive?
A
Families are given 8 hectares of land each. Limiting space lowers BR
3
Q
What stage of the DMT has Kerala moved into?
A
Stage 4
4
Q
What stage of the DMT is the rest of India in?
A
Stage 3
5
Q
What is the percentage of literate adults in Kerala?
A
90%
6
Q
Does Kerala have a steady population?
A
Yes, it has a sustainable and steady population growth
7
Q
How has the status of women increased?
A
Women are no longer seen as a hassle - they are regarded as an asset. Traditionally in India when a woman gets married the family have to pay money to the grooms family. However in Kerala it is the grooms family who pay money to the brides family
8
Q
Which gender has the highest number in university?
A
Females
