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Question

Which one of the following Census decades has witnessed the highest decadal growth of urban population in India?

  1. 1941-51
  2. 1961-71
  3. 1971-81
  4. 1981-91

Answer:

Option A: 1941-51

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1941-51”.

The 1941-1951 decade saw the highest decadal growth rate of India's urban population, at 41.42%

The decadal population growth of India was recorded highest during the 1961-1971 census decade, with a growth rate of 24.80%.