Which one of the following Indian States has recorded negative growth

Which one of the following Indian States has recorded negative growth of population as per Census 2011?

[amp_mcq option1=”Manipur” option2=”Mizoram” option3=”Tripura” option4=”Nagaland” correct=”option4″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2018

As per the Census of India 2011, Nagaland recorded a negative population growth rate of -0.58% during the decade 2001-2011. This made it the only state in India to register a decline in population during this period.

The decadal population growth rate for India as a whole was 17.72% during 2001-2011. Most states recorded positive growth, with varying rates. The negative growth in Nagaland was a significant demographic anomaly during this census period.

The reason for the negative growth rate in Nagaland is not definitively established but is speculated to be related to factors like under-enumeration in previous censuses, revisions in enumeration methodology, and potentially socio-economic factors influencing birth and death rates or migration patterns. Other states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu showed relatively low growth rates but were still positive.

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