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1
Q

What problems was the country facing

A
Famine (are/water pollution) 
Over-cultivation of the land 
Poverty 
Growth of shanty towns
Disease 
High unemployment 
Low standards of living 
Food shortages 
Homelessness 
Inability to provide medical care and education
2
Q

When can couples get married

A

Their late 20s

3
Q

What must women do

A

They must be sterilised after their first successful pregnancy and abort any further pregnancys

4
Q

How much do they receive for limiting their family to one child

A

5-10%

5
Q

What do couples receive

A

Free family planning

6
Q

What do they have priority over

A

Housing, pension, family benefits and free education for the single child

7
Q

What must couples do to have children

A

Apply to marry and have a child

8
Q

Why was it introduced

A

During the 1970s the government realised the population was growing very rapidly and was not sustainable