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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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With respect to India’s foreign trade, which year is referred to as the year of divide?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1991.

  • The year 1921, is a year of the great divide in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth. 
  • The year 1921 is known as the 'Year of Great Divide' for India's population as population starts increasing. During 1951, population growth rate has come down from 1.33% to 1.25%.
  • Hence it is known as 'Year of Small divide'. In 1961, population of India started increasing at the rate of 1.96% i.e, 2%.