Question

The prime cause behind rapid growth of population in India is ______.

Options

• Steep fall in death rate.

• Gradual decline in birth rate.

• Both a steep fall in death rate and a gradual decline in birth rate.

• None of these

Answer 1

The prime cause behind rapid growth of population in India is both a steep fall in death rate and a gradual decline in birth rate.

Explanation:

Rapid population growth in India is mainly due to steep fall in death rate. Birth rate decline is gradual and slower. Medical improvements and better living conditions reduced deaths. The birth rate decline could not immediately keep pace with the falling death rate.