Question

Given figures represent comparative age-sex pyramids for India for the years 1971 (figure A) and 1991 (figure B), over the 20-year period.
Study carefully the pyramids and select the correct statement regarding these

• A. Pyramid for year 1971 represents a nearly stable population
• B. Pyramid for year 1991 represents a declining population
• C. Pyramid for year 1991 has a long way to go before it resembles that of a stable population
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pyramid for year 1991 has a long way to go before it resembles that of a stable population

Both the pyramids (A) and (B) represent triangular age pyramids i.e. expanding population. Pyramid for year 1991 has large percent of pre-reproductive and reproductive population.Hence, it would go a long way before it resembles a stable population.