As per the Census 2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade is ________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 18.19 crore.
As per the Census 2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade (2001-2011) is 18.19 crore (or 181.9 million). India's population grew from 1.02 billion in 2001 to 1.21 billion in 2011. This significant increase in population highlighted important trends such as higher birth rates and migration patterns, which influenced the country’s social, economic, and developmental planning, necessitating adjustments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and employment policies.