The 'dependency ratio' is higher when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'dependency ratio' is higher when:
A. working-age population is large
B. death rate is high
C. dependent population is large relative to working-age population
D. birth rate is low
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dependency ratio rises with a larger dependent population relative to working-age population.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Union Budget' is presented under which article of the Constitution?
A. Article 265
B. Article 110
C. Article 280
D. Article 112

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Annual Financial Statement is presented under Article 112.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' was announced in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2018

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Bharatmala Pariyojana was announced in 2017.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Advance Tax' is payable in instalments by:
A. persons whose estimated tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000
B. only salaried individuals
C. only companies
D. all citizens

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Advance tax is payable if estimated tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000 in a year.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1