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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

What is the share of population of female adolescents in the total adolescent population as per Census 2011 of India ?

Options:

42.3 percent

44.3 percent

47.3 percent

49.3 percent

Correct Answer:

47.3 percent

Explanation:

An important aspect of population growth in India is the growth of its adolescents. At present the share of adolescents i.e., up to the age group of 10-19 years is about 20.9 per cent (2011), among which male adolescents constitute 52.7 per cent and female adolescents constitute 47.3 per cent.