2017 · Q28
The phenomenon of ‘demographic dividend’ of a country relates to
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- Aa sharp decline in total population
- Ban increase in working age population
- Ca decline in infant mortality rate
- Dan increase in sex ratio
Explanation
The demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that arises when the share of the working-age population (15–64 years) rises relative to dependents. With more earners and fewer dependents to support, savings, investment and growth accelerate. It has nothing to do with a sharp decline in total population, a fall in infant mortality, or a rise in the sex ratio. The correct description is an increase in the working-age population.