In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decade(

In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decade(s) of :

[amp_mcq option1=”1981 – 2011″ option2=”1951 – 1981″ option3=”1921 – 1951″ option4=”1911 – 1921″ correct=”option3″]

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The period from 1921 to 1951 is considered the period of steady population growth in India.

This phase was marked by a continuous increase in population, unlike the preceding period (before 1921) which saw fluctuating or stagnant growth due to high mortality rates. Improvements in health and sanitation started to lower the death rate, while the birth rate remained high, leading to a steady growth.

The year 1921 is often referred to as the ‘Great Divide’ in India’s demographic history because it marked the transition from a period of stagnant population growth to one of steady growth. The subsequent period (1951-1981) witnessed a rapid acceleration in population growth, often termed the ‘period of population explosion’.

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