What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), 2015 - 16?

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Correct Answer: 2.2. Total Fertility Rate may be defined as the average number of children that would be born to a woman if she experiences the current fertility pattern throughout her reproductive span (15-49 years). Total fertility rate declined in India by 22.73% from 2.7 in 2005-06 (NFHS-3) to 2.2 in 2015-16 (NFHS-4). Total fertility rate in rural areas was 2.4 in 2015-16 (NFHS-4). In urban areas, Total Fertility Rate was 1.8 in 2015-16 (NFHS-4). Bihar had highest Total Fertility Rate (3.4) during 2015-16 (NFHS-4) where Sikkim had the lowest Total fertility rate (1.2) during 2015-16 (NFHS-4) in comparison to other states. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), 2015 - 16?

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