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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

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What was India’s population growth rate (in percentage) during 2001-2011?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 17.64%.

India's population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 was 17.64%. This was a significant decline from the 1991–2001 period, when the growth rate was 21.54%. 

Explanation

  • The decadal growth rate is a percentage that measures the total population growth over a decade. 
  • The decadal growth rate is used to plan for future infrastructure and resource needs. 
  • The growth rate of India's population varied across states and union territories. For example, the growth rate in Uttar Pradesh was 20.2%, while the growth rate in West Bengal was 13.8%. 
  • The growth rate of India's population also varied by religious community. For example, the growth rate for Muslims was 24.6%, while the growth rate for Buddhists was 6.1%.