Dependency ratio compares: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Dependency ratio compares:
A. Urban and rural population
B. Dependent population to working-age population
C. Male and female population
D. Births and deaths
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Dependency ratio measures the burden on the working-age population by comparing dependents (young and elderly) to workers.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

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