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CBSE - Geography - Population

Population

Short Answer Type

Explain three broad categories of population.

1. Children (Generally below 15 years): They are economically unproductive and need to be provided with food, clothing, education and medical care.

2. Working age (15-59years): They are economically productive and biologically reproductive. They comprise the working population.

3. Aged (above 59 years): They can be economically productive though they may have retired. They may be working voluntarily but they are not available for employment through recruitments.

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