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If a country has a large working-age population but unemployment is also very high, which situation may develop?

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Correct answer: Failure to realize the full demographic opportunity

A large working-age population creates a possibility for a demographic dividend, but it does not guarantee one. People of working age must have jobs, education, health, skills, and productive opportunities. If unemployment is very high, many adults cannot earn income or contribute fully to production. The country may then face the costs of supporting a large population without receiving the expected economic benefit.

Option A is correct because unemployment prevents the country from using its potential labour force effectively. A favourable age structure can support growth only when suitable policies and employment opportunities exist. Economic gains are therefore not automatically very high. Dependency does not become zero, since children, elderly people, and unemployed adults may still require support. The elderly population also does not disappear. Thus A accurately describes an unrealized demographic opportunity.

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UnemploymentWorking Age PopulationDemographic OpportunityLabour MarketAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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