Question : What does a declining age-sex ratio in a population typically indicate?
Option 1: An increase in the elderly population
Option 2: A balanced gender distribution
Option 3: A high birth rate
Option 4: A decrease in the youth population
Correct Answer: An increase in the elderly population
Solution : A declining age-sex ratio typically indicates an increase in the elderly population relative to the younger population.
Question : In a population pyramid, what does a wide base indicate?
Option 1: High life expectancy
Option 2: High birth rate
Option 3: High death rate
Option 4: High elderly population
Question : What is a major demographic challenge faced by Indian society?
Option 1: Aging population
Option 2: Declining birth rate
Option 3: Population explosion
Option 4: Balanced gender ratio
Question : What can a skewed age-sex ratio in a population indicate about its demographic history?
Option 1: High migration rates
Option 2: Low mortality rates
Option 3: Past conflicts or disasters
Option 4: Balanced birth rates
Question : A low sex ratio can be indicative of:
Option 1: High male mortality rates
Option 2: High female literacy rates
Option 3: Gender equality in employment
Option 4: A balanced population growth
Question : In a country with a declining population, what trend might you expect to see in its age-sex ratio?
Option 1: More males than females in older age groups
Option 2: More females than males in younger age groups
Option 3: A balanced ratio across all age groups
Option 4: More females than males in older age groups
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