Assertion (A): Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) is always less than or equal to Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Reason (R): GRR considers only female births. Choose the correct option: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) is always less than or equal to Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Reason (R): GRR considers only female births. Choose the correct option:
A. A is false, R is true
B. A is true, R is false
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
GRR = TFR × (female proportion), so GRR ≤ TFR. R explains why.

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