The age structure of a population refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The age structure of a population refers to:

A. Distribution by age groups

B. Distribution by religion

C. Distribution by income

D. Distribution by occupation

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Age structure shows the proportion of people in different age categories within a population.

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Which district recorded the lowest literacy rate according to Census 2011?

A. Shrawasti

B. Kishanganj

C. Mewat

D. Alirajpur

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest literacy rate in Census 2011.

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Question #2

The number of people added to a population due to migration is called:

A. Net migration

B. Fertility rate

C. Mortality rate

D. Natural increase

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Net migration is the difference between immigrants and emigrants and contributes to population change.

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Which Census 2011 category includes cultivators and agricultural labourers?

A. Tertiary sector

B. Quaternary sector

C. Secondary sector

D. Primary sector

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Primary sector includes agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining activities.

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