Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

What is the shape of the age-sex pyramid of less developed countries?

Options:

Triangular Shaped

Bell Shaped

V Shaped

None of the Above

Correct Answer:

Triangular Shaped

Explanation:

The age-sex pyramid of countries like Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mexico etc is a triangular shaped pyramid with a wide base and is typical of less developed countries. These have larger populations in lower age groups due to high birth rates.