The period from ____ is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India's population.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1901-1921
NCERT (2026-27): “Growth of Population … 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).” |