Question

Children and the elderly do not contribute much to the economy of a country. What percentage of the total population of Karnataka belong to these two categories?

• A. 64.90%
• B. 35.20%
• C. 29.70%
• D. 5.50%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 35.20%

Children and the elderly do not contribute much to the economy of a country. 29.7% of the total population of Karnataka are children below the age of 15, while 5.5% are the elderly who are above the age of 60 years. Thus the total value is 35.2%.