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In the history of Indian population, which duration period is referred to as 'A great leap forward'? |
| A. | 1921-1931 |
| B. | 1941-1951 |
| C. | 1951 - 1961 |
| D. | 1971-1981 |
| Answer» A. 1921-1931 | |
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Explanation: The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase. |
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