In a population pyramid, a narrow base and a wider top are most likely to indicate which of the following?
Low birth rates and high life expectancy
In a population pyramid, the base represents the youngest age group, and the top represents the oldest.
A narrow base means fewer children are being born, indicating low birth rates, while a wider top means more people are living to old age, indicating high life expectancy.
This pattern is typically seen in developed countries with ageing populations, unlike high birth rate scenarios which produce a wide base, or low life expectancy which would produce a narrow top.
Hence, a narrow base and wider top indicate low birth rates and high life expectancy.
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(Railway zone)
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(Headquarters)
A.
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1.
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Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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