The correct answer is (c) 19.17%.
The population of Uttarakhand increased from 8,587,900 in 2001 to 10,086,292 in 2011, an increase of 19.17%. This is higher than the national average of 17.64%. The main reason for this is the high birth rate in Uttarakhand. The state has a fertility rate of 2.7 children per woman, which is higher than the national average of 2.2 children per woman. The high birth rate is due to a number of factors, including the traditional role of women in society, the lack of access to family planning services, and the low level of education among women.
The high population growth rate in Uttarakhand is putting a strain on the state’s resources. The state is facing a
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