Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

Which of the following factor has led to population ageing in recent times ?

Options:

High Birth rates

High death rates

Low birth rates

Migration

Correct Answer:

Low birth rates

Explanation:

Population ageing or population in higher age groups has increased due to increased life expectancy and reduction in birth rates. As a result the proportion of children in the population has declined.