Following are the two important reasons for the rapid increase of population in India recently:
(a) Decline in death rate: Development in the field of medical science has decreased the death rate. The decrease in death rate is the major cause the increase in population.
(b) Ample food: Due to the advancement in technology and development in the field of agriculture, ample amount of food is grown these days. Plants developed are disease-free and pest-resistant with better yields. Storage conditions have also improved, thereby reducing the crisis behind famines.