Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:
Which of the following phases is regarded as a phase of negative growth rate of Population in India?
Options:
1901-1911
1911-1921
1921-1931
1931-1941
Correct Answer:
1911-1921
Explanation:
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