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Suyash DwivediAIR 94· 2015

Question 9GS1GS1

It has been observed in India, while the population has stabilised in southern states, this remains a persistent problem in case of northern states. Analyse the reasons behind this trend.

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Main Body

The decadal growth rate of India according to the census 2011 has been 17.64 with a north-south divide clearly evident in it.

Decadal growth rate

Reasons:

LITERACY - the growth of literacy has

body during this phase. It helped passing Age of Consent Bill (1891)

INDIAN COUNCIL ACT 1909:

1. This again increased elected seats.

2. The ILC was used to register disagreement with the policies of the government eg. the council's Indians unanimously rejected the Rowlatt Act and criticised the Talluqdar high mandate.

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Map of India showing decadal growth rate with different regions shaded to indicate growth variations (>17.64%, 10-17.64%, <10%). Clearly shows north-south divide with northern states having higher growth rates.

  • Provides census data
  • Uses map visualization
  • Identifies key divide
  • Demonstrates tactical use of legislative platforms by freedom fighters
  • Clear enumeration of act provisions and their impacts

Topper

Suyash Dwivedi

AIR 942015

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Population and Associated Issues

Decadal growth rate

North-South divide in population growth

Writing Stats

84

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical/statistical

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