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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Census
Question

The State which recorded the minimum population growth rate during 2001-2011 (1991-2001) is-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Nagaland

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nagaland”.
According to the 2011 census, Nagaland recorded the lowest population growth rate in India during 2001–2011, at -0.58%. This is the only state that recorded a negative growth rate during this decade.

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