Which Census decade recorded the highest population growth rate (in terms of percentage) in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1961-1971.
The 1961–1971 Census decade recorded the highest population growth rate in India in terms of percentage. During this period, the population increased by approximately 24.8%, the highest growth rate observed in any census decade since India’s independence. This sharp rise was attributed to a significant decline in death rates due to improved healthcare, disease control, and better food availability, while birth rates remained relatively high. The growth during this decade marked a turning point, prompting the government to implement stronger family planning and population control measures in subsequent years to manage the rapidly increasing population.