Assertion (A): The population of India is increasing but the decadal growth rate has declined between 2001-2011 compared to 1991-2001. Reason (R): The total fertility rate in India has been declining. Choose the correct option: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Assertion (A): The population of India is increasing but the decadal growth rate has declined between 2001-2011 compared to 1991-2001. Reason (R): The total fertility rate in India has been declining. Choose the correct option:
A. A is false, R is true
B. A is true, R is false
C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The decadal growth rate declined from 21.54% to 17.64%, and this is largely due to falling fertility. R explains A.
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