Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
What is the demographic dividend?
Options:
A decrease in dependency rate
Increase in working population.
More dependents.
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
The falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity due to the more significant proportion of workers relative to non-workers. This is sometimes referred to as the ‘demographic dividend, or benefit flowing from the changing age structure.