If the share of the 0 to 14 age group is very high in a country, demand for which service is likely to be greater?

Correct answer: Schools and child health services

The 0–14 age group consists mainly of children who require education, protection, nutrition, and preventive health care. If this group forms a very large share of the population, many children will need places in schools, teachers, learning materials, vaccinations, and child-health services. The government may also need to plan playgrounds, nutrition programmes, and other facilities for young people. The exact level of demand depends on policy and local conditions, but the age structure clearly points toward child-focused services.

Option A is correct because schools and child health services respond directly to the needs of a large child population. A high child share does not imply that only elderly homes, pensions, or geriatric care are needed. Those services are mainly associated with a large older population. The word “greater” means demand is likely to be higher relative to a country with fewer children, not that other services become completely unnecessary. Age structure is therefore useful for planning public services.