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Q2 (CISF/2022) Geography › Indian Economic Geography

Which one of the following has recorded the highest decadal (2001 - 11) growth rate of population as per Census 2011 ?

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According to the Census of India 2011, the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the highest decadal population growth rate (2001–2011) among all States and Union Territories at 55.9%.

Comparing the options provided:

  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 55.9%
  • Puducherry: 28.1%
  • Arunachal Pradesh: 26.0%
  • Rajasthan: 21.3%

Among states, Meghalaya recorded the highest growth rate at 27.9%, while Nagaland was the only state to record a negative growth rate (-0.6%). The national average decadal growth rate for India was 17.7%. The exceptionally high growth in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is primarily attributed to significant inward migration driven by industrial development in the region.

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