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Topic Age structure
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2008–2014), peaking in 2008.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2008
- Recurs across 2 years (2008–2014)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2008 → CDS 2014
How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2014
'Population dividend' refers to
- A total number of population
- B youthful age structure of a population ✓
- C higher region or proportion of experienced aged people
- D migration from richer region to poorer region
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Population & Settlement
CSE2008
What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India's current population?
- A 14-15%
- B 11-12%
- C 8-9%
- D 5-6% ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Population & Settlement
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