Chapter: Population : Part - 2· Geography

True or False : If the proportion of working population is high, then the possibility of economic development is high.

Q.1 (C) (1) True or False : If the proportion of working population is high, then the possibility of economic development is high.

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The working (economically active) population of 15–59 years produces goods and services and supports the dependent population. A high share of working population means a low dependency ratio and more production, savings and investment, so the chances of economic development are high.

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