Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

The ageing of population represents the greater proportion of population

Options:

Below 50 years

Above 60 years

Between 15-60 years

Below 15 years

Correct Answer:

Above 60 years

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Above 60 years

Age structure represents the number of people of different age groups. This is an important indicator of population composition, since a large size of population in the age group of 15- 59 indicates a large working population. A greater proportion of population above 60 years represents an ageing population which requires more expenditure on health care facilities. Similarly high proportion of young population would mean that the region has a high birth rate and the population is youthful.