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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Economy Chapter: Demographic Dividend & Skill Development

2011 PYQ

Question 9

India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to

Choose one answer AIts high population in the age group below 15 years BIts high population in the age group of 15-64 years CIts high population in the age group above 65 years DIts high total population

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Correct answer: B

Correct Option: B Explanation: A demographic dividend becomes possible when the working-age population is relatively large compared with dependent children and older people. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - Under-15s are dependents rather than the main potential dividend workforce. B: Correct - the 15–64 age group is the usual statistical working-age category. C: Incorrect - More elderly dependents can increase dependency pressures. D: Incorrect - Total population size alone says nothing about the working-age share.

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