Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

In India, the most decadal growth in urban population (in percentage) has been found:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Between 1961-71

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Between 1961-71”.

The period between 1961–1971 saw the highest decadal growth in India's urban population, at 29.21%. This was the only decade in India's history when the population growth rate was over 20%.

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