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Question ID #25682 UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Population & Development Sectional Test 2026 Medium

Which statement best explains Dependency ratio?

Correct Answer: B. Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age population
Dependency ratio: Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age population

Question: Which statement best explains Dependency ratio?

A. Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth

B. Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age population

C. Average number of years a newborn is expected to live under prevailing mortality conditions

D. Number of females per 1,000 males in the usual Indian demographic convention

Correct Answer: B. Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age populationDependency ratio: Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age population

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Correct answer: B. Ratio comparing dependants with the working-age population