{"id":2008,"date":"2024-03-05T15:26:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:26:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:26:30","slug":"in-india-the-largest-percentage-of-decadal-growth-of-urbanization-has-been-witnessed-during","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-india-the-largest-percentage-of-decadal-growth-of-urbanization-has-been-witnessed-during\/","title":{"rendered":"In India, the largest percentage of decadal growth of urbanization has been witnessed during"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1961-71&#8243; option2=&#8221;1971-81&#8243; option3=&#8221;1981-91&#8243; option4=&#8221;1991-2001&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (b) 1971-81.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of urban population in India increased from 17.3% in 1971 to 23.3% in 1981, a growth rate of 34.7%. This was the highest decadal growth rate of urbanization in India.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons for this high growth rate of urbanization during 1971-81 include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid industrialization and economic growth, which led to the growth of urban employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Increase in rural-urban migration, due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of development in rural areas.<\/li>\n<li>Expansion of urban infrastructure, such as roads, railways, and housing, which made it easier for people to live in urban areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The high growth rate of urbanization during 1971-81 had a number of positive and negative impacts.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the positive impacts included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased economic growth and development, as urban areas are more productive than rural areas.<\/li>\n<li>Improved access to education, healthcare, and other social services.<\/li>\n<li>Increased social and cultural diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of the negative impacts included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased pollution and environmental degradation.<\/li>\n<li>Overcrowding and slums.<\/li>\n<li>Traffic congestion and other infrastructure problems.<\/li>\n<li>Social unrest and crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The high growth rate of urbanization in India is expected to continue in the future. 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