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The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the population. The shape of the pyramid in India is<\/p>\n

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The shape of the population pyramid in India is typically described as a broad base and a tapered top.<\/section>\n
A broad base indicates a large proportion of young people (high birth rates), and a tapered top indicates a smaller proportion of older people (due to mortality). India has historically had and continues to have relatively high birth rates (though declining), resulting in a large young population, and mortality rates cause the population size to decrease significantly in older age groups.<\/section>\n
Population pyramids with a broad base and tapered top are characteristic of populations experiencing growth. Bell-shaped pyramids indicate a more stable population with moderate growth, while pyramids with a narrow base indicate low birth rates and potentially declining populations.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the population. The shape of the pyramid in India is [amp_mcq option1=”bell shaped and tapered towards the top” option2=”narrow base and a tapered top” option3=”broad base and a tapered top” option4=”narrow base and narrow top” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – … <\/p>\n

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