Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Talking about the population growth in India, which year is often termed as "The year of great divide"?

Options:

1912

1919

1920

1921

Correct Answer:

1921

Explanation:

Before 1921, India was in the first stage of demographic transition. The second stage of transition began after 1921. Thus, 1921 is also known as "The year of great divide" because it acts as a marking year for the rise in population we witnessed.