The rate of population growth during 2001-2011 decade declined over th

The rate of population growth during 2001-2011 decade declined over the previous decade (1991-2001) in all of the following States, except

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Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Goa

Andhra Pradesh

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The correct answer is A) Tamil Nadu.

The question asks which state did *not* show a decline in the rate of population growth between the 1991-2001 decade and the 2001-2011 decade. This means the growth rate either increased or stayed the same in that state. Looking at the decadal growth rates for the specified periods:
– Tamil Nadu: 1991-2001 (11.72%), 2001-2011 (15.60%). Growth rate increased.
– Kerala: 1991-2001 (9.43%), 2001-2011 (4.91%). Growth rate declined.
– Goa: 1991-2001 (14.89%), 2001-2011 (8.23%). Growth rate declined.
– Andhra Pradesh: 1991-2001 (14.59%), 2001-2011 (10.98%). Growth rate declined.
Only Tamil Nadu recorded an increase in the decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 compared to 1991-2001 among the given options.

Population growth rates are crucial demographic indicators. A decline in the growth rate signifies a slowing down of population increase, which can be attributed to various factors such as declining fertility rates, increased awareness and access to family planning, and socio-economic changes. While many states showed a decline in growth rate during the 2001-2011 decade, some states like Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bihar showed an increase.

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