Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Match List I with List II

LIST I Duration of population growth

LIST II Characteristics

A. 1901-1921

I. Steady population growth

B. 1921-1951

II. Population slowing down gradually

C. 1951-1981

III. Stagnant phase of growth

D. 1981 till present

IV. Period of population explosion

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

(A) 1901–1921 – (III) Stagnant phase of growth. This period is known as the stagnant phase due to high birth and death rates, resulting in almost zero population growth. Often referred to as the "period of stagnation."

(B) 1921–1951 – (I) Steady population growth. Marked by a gradual decline in death rates while birth rates remained high, leading to steady growth. The year 1921 is a turning point in India’s demographic history.

(C) 1951–1981 – (IV) Period of population explosion. A sharp fall in death rates with continued high birth rates led to rapid population growth — termed the population explosion phase.

(D) 1981 till present – (II) Population slowing down gradually. Due to falling birth rates and continued improvement in health, the rate of population growth has begun to slow down.