UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 47: Economy and Social Development
India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Census data give four phases. 1901-21: stagnant growth, with 1911-21 showing a small fall because of famines and the 1918 influenza epidemic. 1921-51: steady growth. 1951-81: rapid high growth, as death rates fell faster than birth rates. 1981-2001: high growth with definite signs of slowdown. So A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.
- A. 1901-21 matches 3, stagnant growth.
- B. 1921-51 matches 1, steady growth.
- C. 1951-81 matches 2, rapid high growth.
- D. 1981-2001 matches 4, high growth with signs of slowdown.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) A and B are right, but C and D are swapped.
- (b) C and D are right, but A and B are swapped.
- (c) Right: A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.
- (d) All four pairs are mismatched.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.