In demography, 'dependency ratio' is calculated as:
A. Births / Deaths × 100
B. (Population aged 0-14 + 65+) / Population aged 15-64 × 100
C. Literates / Illiterates × 100
D. Urban population / Rural population × 100
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dependency ratio = (Young dependents + Old dependents) / Working-age population × 100, indicating the economic burden on the productive population to support non-working groups.
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