According to the Census of India 2011, what was the population growth rate in Kerala?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 4.91%.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the population growth rate in Kerala was 4.91% for the decade spanning 2001 to 2011. This figure was significantly lower than the national average of 17.7%, establishing Kerala as the state with the lowest population growth rate in the country during that period. The low growth rate is often attributed to the state's high literacy rate and focus on social development and family planning.