Geography
Answer
The major components of population growth are:
- Birth rate — It is the number of live births per 1000 persons in a year. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, it results in population growth.
- Death rate — It is the number of deaths per 1000 persons in a year. Improved healthcare and medical services have led to a rapid decline in the death rate, leading to growth of the Indian population.
- Migration — It is the movement of people across regions and territories. It can be internal (within the country) or international (between the countries). Internal migration changes the distribution of population but does not change the size.
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