Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following is NOT true about phase I of India's growth of population ?

Options:

This period recorded high birth rate

This period recorded low death rate

The growth rate was low and even negative at times

It was referred to as a period of stagnant phase of growth

Correct Answer:

This period recorded low death rate

Explanation:

The period from 1901-1921 (Phase I) is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, 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.