World in the Balance: The People Paradox

Question 0

One out of ten children in Uttar Pradesh dies before age five. How would this influence fertility rates?

Answer 0

People have more children so more will survive.

Question 1

What is India’s fastest growing state?

Answer 1

Uttar Pradesh

Question 2

How is marriage culturally different in India than in most developed countries?

Answer 2

95% of marriages are arranged, and the bride and groom are typically strangers.

Question 3

What is a dowry?

Answer 3

Cash or gifts that must be paid to marry off a women.

Question 4

Conducting an ultrasound with the intent to identify gender is now illegal in India. Why?

Answer 4

Millions of female children are aborted.

Question 5

If India is unable to reduce its population growth, what consequences might it face?

Answer 5

There are water shortages and unemployment

Question 6

What is the attitude of Japanese women towards marriage and children?

Answer 6

It isn’t urgent, and careers matter more.

Question 7

How many immigrants would Japan need to allow into the country a year to maintain its workforce?

Answer 7

600,000 immigrants