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Q35 (CDS-I/2022) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography › World population patterns Answer Verified

In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decade(s) of :

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The demographic history of India is categorized into four distinct phases of growth. Phase I (1901–1921) is known as the stagnant phase due to high birth and death rates [2]. Phase II, covering the decades 1921–1951, is specifically referred to as the period of steady population growth [2]. During this time, improvements in health and sanitation led to a decline in mortality rates, while birth rates remained high, resulting in a consistent increase in population [2]. Following this, Phase III (1951–1981) was characterized by a population explosion or rapid growth, with decadal growth rates exceeding 20 percent. Finally, Phase IV (1981–2011) showed a high growth rate but with a clear declining trend as fertility began to fall. Therefore, the period of steady growth is 1921–1951.

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  1. [2] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition > Growth of owth of Population > p. 7
  2. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > Source: Census of India, 2011. > p. 66
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