UPPSC 2013 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

In population pyramid which of the following is known as dependent population?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 0-14 years group

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “0-14 years group”.

The age groups of 0-14 and over 60 years are called dependent populations.

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