The decades _____ are referred to as the period of steady population growth.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The decade from 1921 to 1951 in India is known as the period of 'stagnant population growth', as during this phase, a high birth rate, along with a gradual decline in the death rate, led to a moderate population growth. It increased from 251 million in 1921 to 361 million in 1951.
1921-1951 (stagnant growth): Improvements in health and sanitation reduced the death rate, but it was still high, leading to a moderate annual growth of 1.22%.
1901-1921 (stagnate/stagnant phase): This period is often also referred to as 'stagnant' or the stagnant phase due to negative growth (due to high mortality).
1951-1981 (population explosion): The decades that followed are considered a population explosion due to a sharp decline in the death rate.