In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.
Assertion (A)- The year 1921 is described as the "Year of the Great Divide" for India.
Reason (R)- Before 1921 the rate of population growth was high.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The year 1921 is regarded as the defining year for Indian demography. It is also known as the year of the Great Divide, as population growth was scarce before that time. After 1921, India's population growth has remained consistent.