Question

How many statements with respect to population statistics is/are correct for India?

i. India’s population was 200 million at the time of independence.

ii. According to the 2001 census, population growth rate was around 2.5%

iii. India crossed 1 billion population in May, 2000.

iv. According to the 2011 census, India accounted for 27.5% of the world's population.

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1

During the time of independence India’s population was nearly 350 million.

According to the 2001 census, India reported 1.7% population growth rate.

Indian population crossed 1 billion in May, 2000.

According to India's census 2011, it accounted for about 17.5% of the world's population.