Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) 1.64%.
· According to the Census of India 2011, the average annual growth rate of the population in India during the decade 2001-2011 was 1.64
%.
· This rate represents the average annual increase in the population over that ten-year period.
· The Census data provides comprehensive information on demographic changes, including growth rates, which are crucial for planning and policy-making.