Study the graph showing the decadal growth rates in India and answer the questions given below.
a. Which census year had registered negative population growth and why?
b. Give reasons for decline in population growth since 1981.
(a) 1921 census year had registered negative population growth.
(b) A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth.
Increase in the mean age at marriage.
Education of females
