Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

During which decadal period the Negative Population growth rate was recorded in India?

Options:

1951-1961

1961-1971

1911-1921

1881-1891

Correct Answer:

1911-1921

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: 1911-1921

NCERT: The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. Both the birth rate and death rate were high keeping the rate of increase low. Poor health and medical services, illiteracy of people at large and inefficient distribution system of food and other basic necessities were largely responsible for a high birth and death rates in this period.