Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionately lesser. 2. In most of the developed countries, the population in higher age groups has increased. Sele

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Q: 1 (CAPF/2023)
Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Population ageing is the process by
which the share of the older population
becomes proportionately lesser.
2. In most of the developed countries, the
population in higher age groups has
increased.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :

question_subject: 

Demographics

question_exam: 

CAPF

The first statement is incorrect because population ageing refers to the process where the share of the older population becomes proportionately larger, not lesser. The second statement is correct as, in most developed countries, the population in higher age groups has increased due to factors like increased life expectancy and declining birth rates.