Question

Why year 1921 is regarded as the defining year or the 'Year of Great Divide'

Options

• Population growth in India was never consistent

• India was in the first phase of demographic transition till 1921 that was characterised by high birth rate and high death rate

• After 1921, India's population growth never declined and showed a consistent upward trend.

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

Because India's population increase was never steady previous to 1921, it is recognised as the defining year or the 'Year of Great Divide.' Until 1921, India was in the first phase of demographic transition, which was marked by a high birth rate and a high mortality rate. It indicates a low survival rate (or life expectancy), which was approximately 8,000 each year. As a result, the population growth rate before 1921 was flat. After 1921, India's population growth never slowed and remained on an upward trajectory.