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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following countries :
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?

A
1, 2 and 4
B
1, 3 and 5
C
2 and 4 only
D
3 and 5 only
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following countries :
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?
Correct Answer
1, 2 and 4
Geography: Human Geography.Context: Demographic trends.Details: Italy, Japan, and South Korea are globally prominent examples facing severe demographic crises c......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geography
Human Geography.
Context
Demographic trends.
Details
Italy, Japan, and South Korea are globally prominent examples facing severe demographic crises characterized by critically low birth rates, rapidly ageing populations, and shrinking workforces. Nigeria and South Africa both have younger populations, with Nigeria experiencing very high population growth.