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Comparative Development Experiences of India and its NeighboursDemographic Indicators3 marksshort answer
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q29
“In the late $\displaystyle 1970$’s China’s population growth rate has sharply declined as compared to India.”Elucidate the reasons and impacts of this situation.
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In the late 1970s, China experienced a sharp decline in its population growth rate compared to India due to the implementation of one-child policy introduced by the government.This policy led to an ageing population, with a higher proportion of elderly people as compared to the young population.
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