Discuss in groups and answer the following questions:

Write a note on the growth of population in Karnataka.

The growth of population in Karnataka is mentioned below:

● The total population is 52850562, as per the census of 2001.

● This has increased by 8080142 people as per the census of 2011.

● The state witnessed a growth rate of 15.67% during these 10 years.

● This is a lower growth rate if we compare it with that of the country as a whole.

● The growth rate of India, during the same period, was 17.64%

● There are mainly three reasons for the growth rate of this state.

● These are creating awareness regarding family planning.

● The dedicated efforts of the state to increase the literacy rate.

● The promotion of birth control methods.