Assertion (A): The population of India is increasing but the decadal growth rate has declined between 2001-2011 compared to 1991-2001. Reason (R): The total fertility rate in India has been declining. Choose the correct option: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): The population of India is increasing but the decadal growth rate has declined between 2001-2011 compared to 1991-2001. Reason (R): The total fertility rate in India has been declining. Choose the correct option:
A. A is false, R is true
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, R is false
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The decadal growth rate declined from 21.54% to 17.64%, and this is largely due to falling fertility. R explains A.

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