WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following states has recorded negative population growth during 2001ā€“11?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tripura
  2. Meghalaya
  3. Nagaland
  4. Mizoram

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nagaland

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Nagaland šŸ“š Explanation: 'Nagaland' was the only state in India to record a negative population growth rate during the decade 2001-2011. According to the census, its growth rate was -0.58%. This was a significant demographic shift, as all other states showed a positive increase in population. This phenomenon is often attributed to migration and previous inaccuracies in census data.