SSC
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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1921
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1991
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1891
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1821
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is C 1921. Explanation: The year 1921 is regarded as the defining year for Indian demography. It is also known as the year of the Great Divide, as population growth was scarce before that time.
Detailed explanation-2: -The year 1921 is known as the ‘Year of Great Divide’ for India’s population as population starts increasing. During 1951, population growth rate has come down from 1.33% to 1.25%. Hence it is known as ‘Year of Small divide’. In 1961, population of India started increasing at the rate of 1.96% i.e, 2%.
Detailed explanation-3: -India was in the first phase of demographic transition till 1921, that was characterised by high birth rate and high death rate. After 1921, India’s population growth never declined and showed a consistent upward trend.