Due to the effects of a strict one-child policy, which country saw a rapid increase in the average population age?
a. Japan
b. Spain
c. India
d. China
e. Nigeria
d. China
The correct answer is a. Japan.
To find the answer to this question, we need to consider the effects of a strict one-child policy and identify the country that experienced a rapid increase in the average population age. Let's evaluate each option:
a. Japan: Japan has indeed been experiencing an aging population due to low birth rates and high life expectancy. However, Japan does not have a strict one-child policy like China.
b. Spain: Spain does not have a strict one-child policy and does not experience a particularly rapid increase in the average population age.
c. India: India also does not have a strict one-child policy, and its population is still relatively young due to a high birth rate.
d. China: China implemented a strict one-child policy from 1979 to 2015, which has significantly impacted its population. As a result, China has seen a rapid increase in the average population age.
e. Nigeria: Nigeria does not have a strict one-child policy, and its population is still relatively young due to a high birth rate.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. China