Describe the demographical framework of India during the British perio

1.	Describe the demographical framework of India during the British period.
Answer» The demographical condition of India during the British period depicts all those characteristics which can be seen in a stagnant and backward economy. The figures of both birth rate as well as death rate were extremely high. This condition of high birth rate and death rate depicted the poverty present in almost all the parts of the country. During the British period, child Mortality Rate was 218 per 1000 infants. Life Expectancy : During that period, average life expectency of an individual was 32 years. Literacy Rate : The percentage of literate people was 16 only, which was an indicator of social and economic backwardness. The female literacy rate was only 7 per cent, which was an issue of serious concern.

Describe the demographical framework of India during the British period.

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The demographical condition of India during the British period depicts all those characteristics which can be seen in a stagnant and backward economy. The figures of both birth rate as well as death rate were extremely high. This condition of high birth rate and death rate depicted the poverty present in almost all the parts of the country.

During the British period, child Mortality Rate was 218 per 1000 infants.

Life Expectancy : During that period, average life expectency of an individual was 32 years.
Literacy Rate : The percentage of literate people was 16 only, which was an indicator of social and economic backwardness. The female literacy rate was only 7 per cent, which was an issue of serious concern.

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