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‘‘The period from 1901 to 1921 is referred to as a stagnant phase of India’s population growth.’’ Substantiate the statement.

‘‘The period from 1901 to 1921 is referred to as a stagnant phase of India’s population growth.’’

a. In this period the growth rate was low.


b. Due to the high death rate on account of famine and epidemics.


c. Poor health and medical services were responsible for the stagnant growth rate.


d. Illiteracy of people at large and inefficient distribution of food and other commodities were largely responsible for the high birth and death rate.


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Study the following table and answer the questions that follow :

World: Imports and Exports (in millions of U.S. $)



(9.1) Which aspect of trade has shown rapid growth?


(9.2) Has the total volume of trade increased or decreased?


(9.3) Why does import take place? Write any two reasons.


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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 9 :

Explain three important aspects of international trade.


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How does the intermixing of people from diverse cultures due to migration have positive values? Explain.

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Describe the development of medieval towns in India during the Mughal period.

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Describe the development of modern towns in India during the British period.