Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
Economic growth and prosperity achieved through falling dependency ratio is referred to as:
Options:
Demographic Dividend
Demographic Growth
Demographic Surplus
Demographic Transition
Correct Answer:
Demographic Dividend
Explanation:
A falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity due to the larger proportion of workers relative to non-workers. This is sometimes referred to as the ‘demographic dividend’, or benefit flowing from the changing age structure.