Demographic dividend refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Demographic dividend refers to:
A. Rise in death rate
B. Migration outflow
C. Increase in birth rate
D. Increase in working-age population share
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Demographic dividend is the economic growth potential due to a larger share of working-age population.

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A. It is compiled by the Office of Economic Adviser.
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