Which of the following census years is known as the “Year of Great Divide” in…
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Which of the following census years is known as the “Year of Great Divide” in India?
Answer: B. 1921 — Correct answer: 1921 Explanation: The 1921 Census is called the "Year of Great Divide" because it marked the end of a long phase of population stagnation and…
- A.
1911
- B.
1921
- C.
1951
- D.
1991
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: 1921 Explanation: The 1921 Census is called the "Year of Great Divide" because it marked the end of a long phase of population stagnation and the beginning of sustained population growth in India. Turning point: Data up to 1921 show little or no growth, whereas after 1921 the recorded population increases more steadily.
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