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Standard VIII
Geography
Factors Affecting Distribution of Population
Q. Consider t...
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Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is associated with Population aging


A
1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionally larger.

  • Statement 1 is correct: population aging is accompanied by a low birth rate and low death rate
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Because of the low birth rate population ageing is associated with a Shrinking Working age population
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Population ageing has nothing to do with the Declining literacy rate

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