Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Census decades has witnessed the highest decadal growth of urban population in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1941-51

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1941-51”.
The 1941-1951 decade saw the highest decadal growth rate of India's urban population, at 41.42%

The decadal population growth of India was recorded highest during the 1961-1971 census decade, with a growth rate of 24.80%.

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