Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the age structure?
Options:
A large size of population in the age group of 15- 60 indicates a large working population.
A greater proportion of population above 61 years represents an ageing population which requires more expenditure on health care facilities
High proportion of young population would mean that the region has a high birth rate and the population is youthful.
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
A large size of population in the age group of 15- 59 indicates a large working population. A greater proportion of population above 60 years represents an ageing population which requires more expenditure on health care facilities.