Which of the following periods is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population? 

The correct answer is 1901 - 1921. 

Key Points

• Period of stagnant:-
  • The period referred to as a "stagnant or stationary phase of growth" of India's population is a demographic concept known as the "demographic transition."
  • This refers to the transition from a high birth rate and high death rate society to a low birth rate and low death rate society, typically accompanied by an intermediate phase of rapid population growth.
  • During the early stages of demographic transition, a country experiences high birth rates due to factors such as lack of family planning, high infant mortality rates (leading to a need for larger families), and traditional cultural norms.
  • 1901 - 1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population.

Additional Information

• Census 2011:-
  • It was the 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India.
  • Census 2011 Commissioner: C. Chandramouli
  • Slogan: Our Census, Our Future
  • No. of districts: 640
  • No. of towns: 7933
  • No.of villages: 640930
  • The total population of India as per the Census 2011 is 1210.19 million of which 623.7 million were males and 586.46 million were females.
  • Sex Ratio: 943 Females/1000
  • Child Sex Ratio: 919( Rural- 923, Urban- 905)
  • The density of Population: 382 Person/Km2
  • Literacy Rate: 74.04% of the total population( males: 82.14% and females: 65.46%)
  • Population Growth Rate during the decade: 17.7%