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Read the passage and identify which of the following statements is incorrect based on the passage. (I) India's population growth rate has been consistently increasing over the past six decades. (II) The slowest population growth rate in 60 years was recorded in the 2001–2011 period. (III) The passage suggests that the declining fertility rate is beneficial for long-term economic growth.

1. Only I and II
2. Only II and III
3. Only I and III
4. Only III

Correct answer: Only I and III

Solution

The passage says population growth has been declining, so statement I is incorrect. It also presents mixed reactions to declining fertility, not an unqualified benefit for growth, so statement III is incorrect. Statement II is correct because the 2001–2011 period had the slowest growth rate in 60 years.

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