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SSC Geography QUESTION #6349
Question 1
The 'demographic dividend' in development economics refers to:
  • Population growth accelerating economic expansion
  • Economic growth potential from declining dependency ratios when working-age population exceeds dependents✔️
  • Government payments to families with children
  • Youthful population ensuring future labor supply
Correct Answer Explanation
Demographic dividend occurs when fertility declines, creating a temporary period where working-age population (15-64) grows faster than dependents (children + elderly). This offers economic growth opportunity if the working-age population is productively employed, as seen in East Asian tiger economies.