Question

India's population has crossed 1.2 billion mark according to the May 2011 census. What are the reasons behind this explosive growth of population?

• A. Rapid decline in death rate
• B. Decline in maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR)
• C. Large number of people in reproducible age
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

India's population has crossed 1.2 billion mark according to the May 2011 census report. The probable reasons behind this massive growth of population are rapid decline in death rate,
maternal mortality rate (MMR), infant mortality rate (IMR) and large number of people in reproducible age.

Better living conditions and improved medical facilities are the contributing factors for all the above mentioned reasons.