Which phase is referred to as the period of population explosion in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Phase III (1951-1981)
In 1951-1981 the death rate fell fast while the birth rate stayed high, so the population grew at about 2.2 per cent a year.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 14-06-2023 (Slot 3).
NCERT (2026-27): “Phase III : The decades 1951-1981 are referred to as the period of population explosion in India, which was caused by a rapid fall in the mortality rate but a high fertility rate of population in the country. The average annual growth rate was as high as 2.2 per cent.” |