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‘‘The period from 1951 to 1981 is referred to as a phase of population explosion in India.’’ Substantiate the statement.

‘‘The period from 1951 to 1981 is referred to as a phase of population explosion in India.’’

i. Rapid fall in the mortality rate.


ii. High fertility rate.


iii. The average animal growth rate was high.


iv. Improvement of the living condition of people at large.


v. Increased international migration bringing in Tibetans, Bangladesh, Nepalese, and even people of Pakistan.


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