India's population as per Census 2011 was:

121.02 crore. The 2011 census recorded 121.02 crore.

The 'Year of Great Divide' is:

1921. Population growth turned positive continuously after 1921.

India's share of world land area is about:

2.4%. India has 2.4% of land area but 17.5% of world population.

World Population Day is observed on:

11 July. 11 July, after world population crossed 500 crore in 1987.

Census in India is conducted once every:

10 years. It is a decennial census.

Maharashtra State Board · HSC Commerce · Class 11 (Std XI)

Class 11 Economics Chapter 6: Population in India

Short notes, key concepts, quick revision and practice MCQs with answers

Population is a key measure of a country's size and growth. The chapter reviews India's census, growth trends since 1911 and the phases of population change.

Key concepts: Population in India

Census: Conducted once every ten years by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
Size: 121.02 crore in 2011: India ranks second in the world after China, holding 17.5% of world population on 2.4% of land area.
First census: 1872 is popularly regarded as the first census of India.
Growth trend: Population fell slightly from 25.2 crore (1911) to 25.1 crore (1921) due to epidemics, so 1921 is the 'Year of Great Divide'. After that it grew continuously.
Growth rate: The average annual growth rate peaked at 2.2% (1971 and 1981) and fell to 1.4% by 2011.

Quick revision: important points

11 July is World Population Day (world population crossed 500 crore on 11 July 1987).
Negative growth in 1911-21 was caused by influenza, cholera, plague and malaria.
Population statistics are published by the Census Commissioner.

Practice MCQs with answers

India's population as per Census 2011 was:
1. 102.7 crore
2. 121.02 crore
3. 135 crore
4. 84.6 crore
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Answer: B. 121.02 crore
The 2011 census recorded 121.02 crore.
The 'Year of Great Divide' is:
1. 1911
2. 1921
3. 1951
4. 2001
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Answer: B. 1921
Population growth turned positive continuously after 1921.
India's share of world land area is about:
1. 2.4%
2. 10%
3. 17.5%
4. 25%
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Answer: A. 2.4%
India has 2.4% of land area but 17.5% of world population.
World Population Day is observed on:
1. 11 July
2. 1 May
3. 8 March
4. 5 June
Show answer
Answer: A. 11 July
11 July, after world population crossed 500 crore in 1987.
Census in India is conducted once every:
1. 5 years
2. 10 years
3. 15 years
4. 20 years
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Answer: B. 10 years
It is a decennial census.

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