Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:
What does the term "Demographic dividend" mean?
Options:
Growth that occurs when a large proportion of the population is of working age
Growth that occurs when the population has a large number of dependents
A transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Growth that occurs when a large proportion of the population is of working age
Explanation:
The demographic dividend is the accelerated economic growth that may result when a large proportion of the population is of working age.