Q183
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Population, Census & Tribes
According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state has the highest proportion of elderly people (aged 60 and above)?
- a.Tamil Nadu
- b.Kerala
- c.Punjab
- d.Maharashtra
Answer: (B) Kerala
In the 2011 Census Kerala had the highest share of people aged 60 and above, about 12.6%, owing to low fertility and long life expectancy. Goa, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Maharashtra followed with lower shares.