Understanding China's Population Policies

In 2016, China banned videos of women eating bananas to curb sexualized content. This was a minor restriction compared to the one-child policy introduced in 1980 to control population growth. The policy led to forced abortions and sterilizations, and a preference for male children resulted in a gender imbalance. The policy was strictly enforced for 35 years, causing societal issues. It was repealed in 2016, but the demographic damage, including a surplus of men, had already been done. The lesson learned is the danger of government overreach into personal lives.

What was the reason behind the Chinese government's ban on internet videos of women eating bananas?

• To encourage local fruit consumption

• To reduce internet usage

• To curb sexualized content

• To promote healthy eating habits

What was a major concern for China's leaders in the late 20th century?

• Economic instability

• Overpopulation

• Technological advancement

• Environmental pollution

What extreme measure was introduced by the Chinese government in 1980?

• Two-child policy

• One-child policy

• No-child policy

• Three-child policy

What was a requirement for women under the one-child policy?

• Daily diet logs

• Monthly examinations

• Annual health check-ups

• Weekly fitness tests

What was a traditional preference in Chinese society that affected the one-child policy?

• Preference for large families

• Preference for twins

• Preference for sons

• Preference for daughters

What was a significant consequence of the one-child policy?

• Economic growth

• Gender imbalance

• Improved healthcare

• Increased birth rate

How many more men than women were there in China due to the one-child policy?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 40 million

When was the one-child policy finally repealed?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

• 2016

What lesson was learned from the one-child policy?

• The importance of economic growth

• The need for technological advancement

• The dangers of government overreach

• The benefits of population control