Multiple choice

The ‘Year of Great Divide’ in Indian demography was

  1. 1951

  2. 1901

  3. 1921

  4. 1981

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ‘Year of Great Divide’ in Indian demography was 1921. In India, it marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census, after decades of alternating growth and contraction or stagnation. In fact, the change dates from 1920 with the passing of the influenza pandemic.