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Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow:

                                                                                India - Trends of Urbanisation 

YearNumber of Towns/UAsUrban Population (in Thousands)% of Total PopulationDecennial Growth (%)
19312,07233,456.011.9919.12
19412,25044,153.313.8631.97
19512,84362,443.717.2941.42
19612,36578,936.617.9726.41
19712,5901,09,11419.9138.23
19813,3781,59,46323.3446.14
19914,6892,17,61125.7136.47
20015,1612,85,35527.7831.13
Question: 1

Mention the increase in number of towns/UAs in 1991 in comparison to 1941.

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To find the increase, subtract the earlier year value from the later year value.
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Solution and Explanation

In 1941, there were 2,250 towns/UAs, which increased to 4,689 in 1991. The difference represents an increase of:\[4,689 - 2,250 = 2,439.\]This indicates a growth of 2,439 towns/UAs between 1941 and 1991.
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Question: 2

In which decade is the minimum increase in the percentage of urban population recorded?

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To find the minimum increase, compare the difference in percentage values for each decade.
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Solution and Explanation

The decade from 1981 to 1991 registered the smallest increase in the urban population percentage. During this period, the urban population grew from 23.34% to 25.71%, representing a 2.37% rise.
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Question: 3

Describe the decennial growth of urbanisation.

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Decennial growth helps in understanding the pace at which urban population is increasing. It's calculated by comparing the urban population of one decade to the next.
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Solution and Explanation

India's urban population growth rate has varied significantly over the decades, displaying a fluctuating trend.
- The peak decennial growth rate of 46.14\% was observed from 1981 to 1991.
- The lowest decennial growth rate, 31.13\%, was recorded between 1991 and 2001.
Despite a recent slowdown in the rate of increase, the urban population has consistently grown, underscoring a sustained trend of urbanisation in India.
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