In which of the following period negative growth rate of population was recorded in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1911-1921
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 14-05-2026 (Slot 1) and 13-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Phase I : 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 (Appendix–iii).” |