|
Census Years |
Total Population |
Growth Rate* |
|
|
|
|
Absolute Number |
% of Growth |
|
1901 |
238396327 |
-------- |
-------- |
|
1911 |
252093390 |
(+) 13697063 |
(+) 5.75 |
|
1921 |
251321213 |
(-) 772117 |
(-) 0.31 |
|
1931 |
278977238 |
(+) 27656025 |
(+) 11.60 |
|
1941 |
318660580 |
(+) 39683342 |
(+) 14.22 |
|
1951 |
361088090 |
(+) 42420485 |
(+) 13.31 |
|
1961 |
439234771 |
(+) 77682873 |
(+) 21.51 |
|
1971 |
548159652 |
(+) 108924881 |
(+) 24.80 |
|
1981 |
683329097 |
(+) 135169445 |
(+) 24.66 |
|
1991 |
846302688 |
(+) 162973591 |
(+) 23.85 |
|
2001 |
1028610328 |
(+) 182307640 |
(+) 21.54 |
|
2011 |
1210193422 |
(+) 181583094 |
(+) 17.64 |
During which period, the population percent growth rate was recorded highest in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1961-71
- 1951-61: 21.51 per cent
- 1961-71: 24.80 per cent (the highest)
- 1971-81: 24.66 per cent
- 1981-91: 23.85 per cent
Note: This question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 1, same) and 13-05-2026 (Slot 1, same), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 21-05-2025 (Slot 1, similar).