Question

“The second phase of population growth is referred to as the period of steady growth.” Evaluate the statement with examples.

Answer 1

From 1921 until 1951, India saw consistent population growth. Improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and transportation resulted in a progressive decrease in mortality rates. The high crude birth rate resulted in a constant but regulated increase in population. Despite difficulties like the Great Depression (1920s) and World War II, breakthroughs in public health and medical facilities led to increased survival rates. During this phase, population growth began to accelerate, paving the way for the subsequent explosive phase. The growing population calls for improved resource management, economic planning, and family welfare initiatives in the future.