Q. Consider the following statements regarding the demographic conditions in India during the colonial period:

1. Prior to 1921, India was in the first stage of demographic transition.
2. During the first stage of demographic transition, the rate of population growth was extremely high.
3. Life expectancy was as low as 44 years during this period.
4. The overall mortality rate was very high.

Which of the above statements is / are NOT correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Statement 1, 3, and 4 are correct: Before 1921, India was in the first stage of demographic transition characterized by low life expectancy and very high mortality. Statement 2 is incorrect; during the first stage, both birth and death rates were high, resulting in low or stagnant population growth, not high growth, which explains the answer.