The dependency ratio is the ratio of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The dependency ratio is the ratio of:

A. Children to elderly

B. Male to female population

C. Working population to total population

D. Dependent population (0-14 and 65+) to working-age population (15-64)

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Dependency ratio = (population 0-14 + 65+) / (population 15-64), measuring economic burden.

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