Question

What was the trend in India's population growth rate after 1981?

Options

• Growth rate increased sharply

• Growth rate remained the same

• Growth rate became negative

• Growth rate declined, but total population grew due to a large base

Answer 1

Growth rate declined, but total population grew due to a large base

Explanation:

After 1981, the growth rate slowed down but the population still rose significantly, as shown in the table.​