The rate of population growth during 2001-2011 decade declined over the previous decade (1991-2001) in all of the following States, except
- A.Tamil Nadu
- B.Kerala
- C.Goa
- D.Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu's decadal growth rose from about 11.7 per cent in 1991–2001 to about 15.6 per cent in 2001–2011, while the other three states slowed down.
The 2011 Census showed India's decadal growth falling from 21.5 per cent to 17.7 per cent, the sharpest drop since independence. Nearly every state slowed down, so the few that grew faster stand out. In Tamil Nadu the rise came mainly from people moving in to its growing towns and industries, since its birth rate was already low. Kerala recorded the lowest growth among the major states in 2001–2011, at about 4.9 per cent, down from about 9.4 per cent.
B is wrong because Kerala's growth fell sharply, from about 9.4 to about 4.9 per cent. C is wrong because Goa's growth fell from about 15.2 to about 8.2 per cent. D is wrong because undivided Andhra Pradesh's growth fell from about 14.6 to about 11 per cent.
Exam tip: Census 2011: India's growth 17.7 per cent, lowest among major states Kerala (4.9); Tamil Nadu grew faster than in 1991–2001.
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- C.Both 1 and 2
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