6. China were satisfied with the reduced rate of development and left it at that.
False
True
7. In what year was the 'one child policy enforced?
1979
1980
1976
1981
8. How was this Policy enforced?
Couples were visited regularly by a member of social services
Couples were offered benefits for having only one child and were not given these benefits if people chose not to abide.
Couples were fined for having over one child.
9. Which of these is was not an available benefit?
Free food
Better housing
Free education
Longer maternity leave
10. The Policy was successful. How many births did it prevent?
300 million
500 million
200 million
400 million
100 million
11. What is the correct statistic for the drop in fertility rate caused by the policy?
2.8 in 1979 to 1.8 in 2009
2.9 in 1979 to 1.8 in 2009
2.9 in 1976 to 1.8 in 2009
12. Some believe it wasn't the One child policy that had this effect. They believe that the 'Late, long and few' policy' was more effective and that Chinese people want fewer children anyway due to their increase in wealth.
True
False
13. Fewer resources have been used than would have been without the policy, therefore it helps towards sustainable development.
True
False
14. What type of population has been formed as a result of the Policy?
Ageing
Youthful
15. There are no exceptions to this policy. E.g. In rural areas, couples who have a girl, or a child with a physical disability must force them to work on, and inherit the farm.
False
True
16. If one parent has a disability or both are only children, then couples are allowed to have a second child. This ensures there will be enough people to look after parents.
