As per Sample Registration System (SRS) 2020, which of the following Indian states had the highest natural growth rate in population?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Bihar.
As per the SRS 2020 figures, Bihar exhibited the highest natural population growth rate in India, at 20.0 per 1,000 people, meaning its crude birth rate exceeded its crude death rate by this margin. The next highest were Uttar Pradesh (18.7), Rajasthan (17.9), and Madhya Pradesh (17.6). These figures reflect sustained high fertility levels, especially in northern and central India, contributing to comparatively faster demographic growth in these states.