Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:
In which Phase of Indian Population Growth referred to as the period of population explosion in India?
Options:
Phase I (1901-1921)
Phase II (1921-1951)
Phase III (1951-1981)
Phase IV ( 1981- Present)
Correct Answer:
Phase III (1951-1981)
Explanation:
The decades 1951-1981 are referred to as the period of population explosion in India, which was caused by a rapid fall in the mortality rate but a high fertility rate of population in the country.