Which of the following is NOT true about phase I of India's growth of population ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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.