India's annual population growth rate rose to what level during 1961-1981?
A3.5 per cent
B0.5 per cent
C2.2 per cent
D1.33 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2.2 per cent
1. Growth before 1951 never exceeded 1.33 per cent.
2. It reached 2.2 per cent in 1961-1981.
3. It has since decreased but remains high.
_Source: syllabus Indian Society, Chapter 2, The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society._
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