Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:

How does the demographic dividend help a country in terms of growth and prosperity?

Options:

Provides a large number of dependents

Provides a large working population of workers

Provides a non-working labour force out of production work

Provides a working population that is under employed

Correct Answer:

Provides a large working population of workers

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Provides a large working population of workers

Demographic dividend refers to the economic advantage a country gains when it has a relatively large working-age population (typically between ages 15 to 64) compared to the number of dependents (children and elderly).  When this working population is effectively educated, skilled, and employed, it leads to higher productivity, increased savings, and overall economic growth. This period offers a unique opportunity for faster growth and prosperity, provided the right policies are in place.

The other options refer to challenges, not benefits.