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Q170. India’s population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List-I (Period) with List-II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Period) | List-II (Phase) | | :--- | :--- | | A. 1901-1921 | 1. Steady growth | | B. 1921-1951 | 2. Rapid high growth | | C. 1951-1981 | 3. Stagnant growth | | D. 1981-2001 | 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown | Codes:

India’s population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List-I (Period) with List-II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Period)List-II (Phase)
A. 1901-19211. Steady growth
B. 1921-19512. Rapid high growth
C. 1951-19813. Stagnant growth
D. 1981-20014. High growth with definite signs of slowdown

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4

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  • 1901–1921 (Phase I): Period of Stagnant or Stationary growth (A-3). Both birth and death rates were high.
  • 1921–1951 (Phase II): Period of Steady growth (B-1). Better sanitation and health facilities brought down mortality rates.
  • 1951–1981 (Phase III): Period of Population Explosion or Rapid high growth (C-2). Mortality rates fell sharply while fertility remained high.
  • 1981–2001 (Phase IV): Period of High growth with definite signs of slowing down (D-4). Fertility began to register a downward trend.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

1921 is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' marking the shift from stagnant to steady growth. Hence, 1901–1921 corresponds to Stagnant growth (A-3), immediately eliminating options (b) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q170)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q170

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 170 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

1921 is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' marking the shift from stagnant to steady growth. Hence, 1901–1921 corresponds to Stagnant growth (A3), immediately eliminating options (b) and (d).

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