Multiple choice

Which year is known as 'year of great divide' for India's population?

  1. 1921

  2. 1951

  3. 1991

  4. 1981

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Explanation

1921 is known as the 'year of great divide' in India's demographic history because it marked the point where India's population growth rate changed from negative/very low to consistently positive. Before 1921, population growth was stagnant or declining due to famines, epidemics, and colonial policies. After 1921, population began growing steadily. Options B, C, and D are not recognized as the year of great divide.