Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
At the time of independence, India was in which of the following stages of demographic transition?
Options:
first
second
third
Fourth
Correct Answer:
second
Explanation:
Before 1921, India was in the first stage of demographic transition. The second stage of transition began after 1921. However, neither the total population of India nor the rate of population growth at this stage was very high. After Independence there was population explosion in the country marking the third stage.