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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2019 — General Studies · Question 94 of 200

Q94
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Population, Census & Tribes
What is Demographic Dividend?
  1. a.Increase in 0-5 years age group of population
  2. b.Increase in 6-15 years age group of population
  3. c.Increase in 16-64 years age group of population
  4. d.Increase in over 65 years age group of population

Answer: (C) Increase in 16-64 years age group of population

The demographic dividend refers to the economic growth potential that arises when the proportion of the working-age population (broadly 15-64 years) is significantly larger than the dependent population (children and the elderly), giving a country more workers relative to dependents.

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