Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

The population growth rate of which of the following state(s) did not exceed 20% over the decade 2001-2011?

Options:

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Kerala

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

The growth rate of population during 1991- 2001 in Indian States and Union Territories shows very obvious pattern. The States like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry, and Goa show a low rate of growth not exceeding 20 per cent over the decade. Kerala registered the lowest growth rate (9.4) not only in this group of states but also in the country as a whole.