The Age-Sex pyramid of which countries has a narrow base and tapered top?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Japan
Japan’s pyramid has a narrow base and a tapered top, because both birth and death rates are low. Such a pyramid shows a declining population.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Declining Populations … The Japan pyramid has a narrow base and a tapered top showing low birth and death rates. The population growth in developed countries is usually zero or negative.”
Fig. 3.3: Declining Population |
