Which one among the following States of India experienced the highest fall in population growth rate during 2001-2011 in relation to the previous decade?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
– Population growth rates fluctuate, and various socio-economic factors influence them.
– Comparing the decadal growth rates for the given options:
– Andhra Pradesh: 14.59% (1991-2001) to 10.98% (2001-2011) – Fall of 3.61%
– Maharashtra: 22.73% (1991-2001) to 15.99% (2001-2011) – Fall of 6.74%
– Tamil Nadu: 11.72% (1991-2001) to 15.60% (2001-2011) – Increase of 3.88%
– Madhya Pradesh: 24.26% (1991-2001) to 20.30% (2001-2011) – Fall of 3.96%
– Maharashtra shows the largest fall in percentage points among the given options.