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The age of pyramid with broad base indicates :

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Low percentage of young individuals
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High percentage of young individuals
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Low percentage of old individuals
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High percentage of old individuals
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The correct option is B High percentage of young individuals
Age pyramid is a pyramid that determines the number of individuals in a particular age group in a particular population. The base of the pyramid is formed by people in the age group of 0-14 years. This also indicates the reproductive fertility of the individuals of that population.

The top of the pyramid is formed by the individuals of older age group showing increased mortality.

Broad base of pyramid shows high percentage of young individual.

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