According to Census of India 2011, what is the decadal population growth rate?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 17.7%.
According to the Census of India 2011, the decadal population growth rate was 17.7%. This rate reflects the population growth over the ten-year period from 2001 to 2011. During this decade, India's population increased from approximately 1.03 billion to 1.21 billion. While the growth rate showed a decline compared to the previous decade's rate of 21.5%, it still represented a significant increase, highlighting the ongoing demographic changes and challenges faced by the country.