Demographic Transition Year – 1921
Which year is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition from its first to the second stage in India?
- 1881
- 1901
- 1921 — Correct Answer
- 1947
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
1921 is the defining year marking India's demographic transition from the first to the second stage. It is often called the 'Year of the Great Divide' or 'demographic divide'.
Key Points:
- Before 1921: First stage — high birth rate, high death rate, slow population growth.
- After 1921: Second stage — death rate began declining while birth rate remained high.
- Neither total population nor growth rate was very high at this stage.
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