Question

In India, the population is heavily weighted towards the younger age groups as a result of

• A. long lifespan and a high birth rate
• B. short lifespan and a high birth rate
• C. short lifespan and low birth rate
• D. long lifespan and low birth rate

Answer 1

The correct option is B

short lifespan and a high birth rate

In India, the population is heavily weighted towards the younger generation age group because there is lack of awareness among the people about family planning which includes essential components of reproductive health, like. use of contraceptives. Also, the lifespan is short as compared to other countries which lead to lesser number of people in the old age group.