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Economy UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

The Dependency Ratio in India is declining because:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Population of 15-59 years is relatively high

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Population of 15-59 years is relatively high”.
The Dependency Ratio in India is declining because, population of 15-59 years is relatively high.

This age group is considered the working-age population, and a higher proportion in this group relative to the dependent age groups (0-14 years and 60 years and above) reduces the dependency ratio.

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Reason (R): The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Indian Constitution.

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Codes:
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  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
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Reason (R): Butterflies can not tolerate low temperatures.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
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  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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Code :
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