{"id":90884,"date":"2025-06-01T10:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90884"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:39:34","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-is-are-correct-1-population-agei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-is-are-correct-1-population-agei\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements is\/are correct?\n  1. Population agei"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionately lesser.<\/li>\n<li>2. In most of the developed countries, the population in higher age groups has increased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe question asks which of the given statements is\/are correct regarding population ageing.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1: Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionately lesser. This statement is incorrect. Population ageing is the increase in the median age of a population due to declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy. It means the *proportion* of older persons in the population is increasing, not becoming lesser.<\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nPopulation ageing is a significant demographic trend globally, particularly pronounced in developed countries. It has various socio-economic implications, including challenges related to healthcare systems, pension schemes, and workforce structure. While ageing is most advanced in developed countries, it is also occurring rapidly in many developing countries.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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: [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Which of the following statements is\/are correct?\n  1. Population agei\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-is-are-correct-1-population-agei\/#more-90884\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Which of the following statements is\/are correct?<br \/>\n  1. 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