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Q. 71
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Consider the following graphs. The curves in the graphs indicate different age groups in the populations of two countries A and B over a period of few decades :

Country A

Line graph for Country A showing population in millions from 1950 to 2050 for three age groups: <15 (solid line), 15-64 (dotted line), and 64+ (dashed line). The <15 group peaks around 1970 and then declines. The 15-64 group rises sharply from 1950 to 2010 and then slightly declines. The 64+ group remains low until 2010 and then rises steadily.

Year<1515-6464+
19500.20.350.05
19700.350.450.08
19900.320.80.1
20100.281.00.15
20300.250.950.25
20500.220.850.35

Years

<15     
15-64     
64+

Country B

Line graph for Country B showing population in millions from 1950 to 2050 for three age groups: <15 (solid line), 15-64 (dotted line), and 64+ (dashed line). The <15 group peaks around 2010 and then declines. The 15-64 group rises steadily from 1950 to 2050. The 64+ group remains low until 2010 and then rises steadily.

Year<1515-6464+
19500.150.20.05
19700.250.350.08
19900.320.550.1
20100.350.750.15
20300.321.00.25
20500.281.10.35

Years

<15     
15-64     
64+

With reference to the above graphs, which of the following are the most logical and rational inferences that can be made?

  1. Over the last two and a half decades, the dependency ratio for country B has decreased.
  2. By the end of next two and a half decades, the dependency ratio of country A will be much less than that of country B.
  3. In the next two decades, the workforce relative to its total population will increase in country B as compared to country A.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 71