The term 'demographic dividend' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The term 'demographic dividend' refers to:

A. Decrease in death rate

B. Increase in working-age population relative to dependents

C. Increase in birth rate

D. High immigration

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Demographic dividend is the economic growth potential when the share of the working-age population is larger than the non-working-age share.

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In a sample survey, the difference between the sample estimate and the true population value is called:

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Sampling error arises because only a part of the population is surveyed.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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By addition theorem: P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A∩B) → 0.9 = 0.6 + 0.7 - P(A∩B) → P(A∩B) = 1.3 - 0.9 = 0.4.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The denominator is total population, not the population at risk (women 15-49).

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