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UPSC 2009: Consider the following statements : 1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times. 2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Population density increased from 117 persons/km² in 1951 to 324 persons/km² in 2001—about 2.8 times, i.e., less than three times. The average annual exponential growth rate rose from 1.25 % (1951 Census decade) to 1.93 % (2001 Census decade), which is an increase but not a doubling. Hence, both statements are incorrect and option (d) is right.
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