Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:
Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct in respect of population growth in the decades of 1981 and onwards till date?
Options:
In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country's population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually
A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth.
A downward trend of crude birth rate is affected by an increase in the mean age at marriage, improved quality of life particularly education of females in the country.
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
None of the above.
Explanation:
In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country’s population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually. A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth. This was, in turn, affected by an increase in the mean age at marriage, improved quality of life particularly education of females in the country.