2021 · Q39
Consider the following statements with respect to the adolescent population (age group of 10 to 19 years) of India, according to the 2011 Census:
- 1Adolescent population comprises half the population of the country.
- 2The group is regarded as youthful population with high potential.
- 3In this group there are greater number of females than males.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D2 and 3 only
Explanation
According to Census 2011, India's adolescent cohort (age 10-19) is about 243 million - roughly 21-22% of the population, not half - so statement 1 is false. The cohort is indeed regarded as a youthful population with high potential (the demographic-dividend argument), making statement 2 true. Males outnumber females in this age group, so statement 3 is false. Only statement 2 is correct.