Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The population of a nation in working age group is generally grouped between _________.

Options:

18 - 62 years

16 - 60 years

15 - 59 years

14 - 58 years

Correct Answer:

15 - 59 years

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 15 - 59 years

The population of a nation is generally grouped into three broad categories:

  • Children (generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with food, clothing, education and medical care.
  • Working Age (1559 years): They are economically productive. They comprise the working population.
  • Aged (Above 59 years): They can be economically productive though they may have retired. They may be working voluntarily but they are not available for employment through recruitment