Which decade recorded the highest decadal population growth in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 1961-1971
India’s population grew by 24.80 per cent in 1961-71, the highest of all the decades from 1901 to 2011.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 1) and 13-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 15-07-2022 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): India: People and Economy — Chapter 1: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition
Table 1.1 : Decadal Growth Rates in India, 1901-2011 |
