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Question

The Dependency Ratio in India is declining because:

  1. Population of 0-14 years is relatively high
  2. Population of 60 years and above is relatively high
  3. Population of 15-59 years is relatively high
  4. Population of 0-14 years and 60 years and above together are relatively high

Answer:

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.