Question

In India, human population is heavily weighed
towards the younger age groups as a result of
(a) long life-span of many individuals and of
high birth rate
(b) short life-span of many individuals and low
birth rate
(c) long life-span of many individuals and of a
high birth rate
(d) short life-span and low birth rate

Answer 1

The correct answer is d) short life-span of many individuals and high birth rate

Explanation:

Indian population has a short life span and a high birth rate due to several reasons.

• lack of health care and other facilities for the elders to survive for longer duration
• lack of awareness among the individuals regarding the use of contraceptives
• high birth rate results in the increased number of young people in the population.  
• while short life span causes a decline in the number of elder generation.