Question

Which of the following categories are used to define population on the basis of age?

• A. Below 15 years
• B. 15 years - 59 years
• C. Below 16 years
• D. 60 years and above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

60 years and above

The age composition of a population is defined as the number of people in different age groups within a country. Based on age the population of a country is divided into three broad categories - below 15 years, 15-59 and above 60 years.