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Which age groups are mainly included in the dependent population?

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Correct answer: Children and elderly people

Dependent population refers mainly to people who are less likely to support themselves through regular work and may rely economically on the working-age population. The two principal groups are children and elderly people. Children generally depend on adults for food, education, health care, and daily care. Many elderly people may depend on families, pensions, or public support after leaving the labour force. The exact age limits can differ between statistical systems, but the basic idea remains the same.

The working-age group is often represented by ages such as 15–59 or 15–64, depending on the country and source, so it is not the dependent population itself. Ages 20–40 cover only part of working age and cannot define all dependants. Employment status alone also does not determine the age groups included. Since the question asks for the main age groups, children and elderly people are the appropriate answer: option C.

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Dependent PopulationChildren And ElderlyWorking AgeAge CompositionAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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