Question

Given below are two statements about the working and non-working class in India. Read the statements and mark the most suitable option below:

S1: Children and the Aged group form the non-working class.

S2: Approximately 60% of the population falls under the working category. This section works towards the economic growth of India.

• A. S1 and S2 are true. S2 is the explanation for S1.
• B. S1 and S2 are true, but S2 is not the explanation for S1.
• C. S1 is true, S2 is false.
• D. S1 is false, S2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1 and S2 are true, but S2 is not the explanation for S1.

In the case of India, 34.4 % of the population are children, and 6.9 % are above 59 years of age and belong to the aged group. However, approximately 60% of the population consists of adults, which is the reason India is said to be a country with the largest young population. This can be an advantage for the country.