UP High Court RO / ARO 10 Dec 2021 Shift 1

High Proportion of young population would mean that the region has :

Verified Answer
A. High birth rate and the population is youthful
B. Low birth rate and the population is youthful
C. High female population and ageing population
D. Low birth rate and population is not youthful

Explanation:

The age structure of a population is primarily determined by birth rates, death rates, and migration. A high proportion of young population indicates a specific demographic profile. \nOption A: A 'high birth rate' means many new individuals are being born, which directly contributes to a larger proportion of young people in the population. When a population has a large share of young individuals, it is characterized as a 'youthful population'. This statement accurately describes the demographic situation. Therefore, this option is correct. \nOption B: A 'low birth rate' would lead to fewer young people entering the population, eventually resulting in an older population structure, not a youthful one. Thus, this option is incorrect. \nOption C: A 'high female population' doesn't directly imply a youthful population; it refers to the sex ratio. 'Ageing population' is the opposite of a youthful population, characterized by a higher proportion of older individuals, typically due to lower birth rates and increased life expectancy. Thus, this option is incorrect. \nOption D: A 'low birth rate' would indeed lead to a population that is 'not youthful' (i.e., aging or mature), but this contradicts the premise of having a 'high proportion of young population'. Thus, this option is incorrect.