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Study the following table and answer the questions that follow:

Decadal Growth Rates in India, 1901 – 2011



(10.1) Which decade has shown the negative trend of the growth rate of population?


(10.2) Mention any two decades in which the percentage of decadal growth has shown the regular downward trend.


(10.3) Explain any two reasons for the declining trend in the population growth rate.


10.1 The decade 1911-1921 showed a negative growth rate.

10.2 1991 – 2001 and 2001 – 2011 are the two decades with decadal growth showing a regular downward trend.


10.3 The population growth rate in India has steadily declined after 1981. This is due to an increase in the mean age at marriage and education of females in the country.


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Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow:


(9.1) Identify and name the pattern of rural settlement shown in the diagram.


(9.2) Explain any two characteristics of this type of pattern of rural settlement.


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Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow:



(9.1) Identify and name the pattern of rural settlement shown in the diagram.


(9.2) Explain any two characteristics of this type of rural settlement.


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Describe any three characteristics of Compact type of settlements or Dispersed type of settlements.

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Explain any three factors responsible for the rapid growth of population in India.

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“The prime task before any development activity in India is to maintain parity between population and resources.” Justify the statement.