Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

What is the share of adolescent's population in total population of India as per Census of 2011?

Options:

18.7 percent

20.9 percent

27.3 percent

34.2 percent

Correct Answer:

20.9 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.