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Which of the following variable(s) is/are displayed in population pyramids ? 1. Age-groups 2. Sex indicators (male and female) Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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A population pyramid, also known as an age-sex pyramid, is a graphical representation used to visualize the demographic structure of a population [1]. It displays two primary variables: age groups and sex indicators [4]. Conventionally, the vertical axis (y-axis) represents various age groups, typically arranged from the youngest at the bottom to the oldest at the top [4]. The horizontal axis (x-axis) shows the population size or percentage, with the graph divided down the center to separate males and females [4]. Usually, males are depicted on the left side and females on the right [1]. This dual-variable representation allows demographers to analyze birth rates, death rates, and life expectancy while observing the balance between genders across different cohorts [3]. Therefore, both age-groups and sex indicators are essential components displayed in these pyramids.

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 19: Population and Demographic Dividend > POPULATION PYRAMID (AGE - SEX PYRAMID) > p. 562
  2. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_pyramid
  3. [2] https://www.britannica.com/topic/population-pyramid
  4. [3] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/population-pyramid/
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