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BPSC Prelims 2025 General 📅 13 Sep, 2025

Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's demography: Young population decline, Demographic dividend peak, Elderly rise.

A
1 and 2 are correct
B
1 and 3 are correct
C
2 and 3 are correct
D
More than one of the above
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BPSC Prelims
2025 • 13 Sep, 2025 • General
Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's demography: Young population decline, Demographic dividend peak, Elderly rise.
Correct Answer
More than one of the above
Young Population: The share of the 0-19 age group is gradually declining as fertility rates drop (TFR approaching replacement level). Elderly Rise: Consequentl......
Ref/Book : Bihar Economic Survey
Ref. Subject Demography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Population
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Young Population ▼
The share of the 0-19 age group is gradually declining as fertility rates drop (TFR approaching replacement level).
Elderly Rise ▼
Consequently, the share of the elderly population is slowly increasing.
Dividend ▼
Bihar will witness its demographic dividend peak later than the rest of India (likely 2030s/40s).
Result ▼
Statements about the changing age structure (decline in very young, rise in old) are demographically correct.
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