Coercive and punitive measures to reduce fertility have caused considerable anger among many people in Western nations. Which of the following was one such measure?

Correct answer D. China's practice of fining a woman who is pregnant with a second child 20 per cent of her pay if she refuses to have an abortion

Explanation

Under its one-child policy, China imposed heavy penalties, including fines of a share of salary, on women pregnant with unauthorised second children.

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