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State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 144

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
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Answer: (C) Population of 15-59 years is relatively high

Explanation

Dependency ratio = (0–14 + 60+) / (15–59). It is declining because the working-age (15–59) share is growing (demographic dividend).