As per the census of 2011, what is the annual growth rate in population of India from 2001 to 2011?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1.64 per cent.
As per the 2011 Census of India, the annual growth rate of the population from 2001 to 2011 was 1.64%. This growth rate reflects the overall increase in India's population over the decade. The total population of India reached 1.21 billion in 2011, up from 1.02 billion in 2001. The growth rate during this period indicates a slight decline compared to the previous decade, as the growth rate between 1991 and 2001 was higher at 1.93%.