Question

Statement 1 (S1): In age and sex pyramid graph, broader base represents more young people; Statement 2 (S2): In age and sex pyramid graph, narrow top indicates less old people.

• A. S1 and S2 are true
• B. S1 and S2 are false
• C. S1 is true, S2 is false
• D. S1 is false, S2 is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 and S2 are true

A broader base of the pyramid indicates a relatively larger proportion of young people and a narrow or a pointed top indicates a relatively smaller proportion of older people.