42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98
According to the latest census the average annual population growth rate of India is-
ashowed an increasing trend
bshowed a declining trend✓ Correct
cgrew explosively
dremained constant
Explanation
During 1971–1981, the average annual population growth rate was 2.20 percent, whereas during 1981–1991, the average annual population growth rate was 2.14 percent. Hence, during 1981–1991, the average annual population growth rate (1.95 percent) showed a declining trend. As per the 2011 Census, the average annual population growth rate further declined to 1.63 percent.
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