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:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
Statement 2: In most of the developed countries, the population in higher age groups has increased. This statement is correct. Developed countries typically have lower birth rates and higher life expectancies compared to developing countries. This demographic pattern leads to a larger proportion of the population being in older age cohorts.