Correct Option (D)
The natural growth rate is calculated as the difference between the birth rate and the death rate for a given period. For the period 1971–1981, the birth rate was 37.1 and the death rate was 14.8. Therefore, the natural growth rate for this period was 37.1 - 14.8 = 22.3. This value represents the maximum natural growth rate among the provided options.
Incorrect Options:
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1911–1921: The natural growth rate for this period was 48.1 - 35.5 = 12.6. This is significantly lower than the rate observed in 1971–1981.
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1941–1951: The natural growth rate for this period was 39.9 - 27.4 = 12.5. This is also lower than the rate observed in 1971–1981.
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1961–1971: The natural growth rate for this period was 41.1 - 18.9 = 22.2. While high, this rate is marginally lower than the 22.3 recorded for the 1971–1981 period.