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If the middle part of a country's population pyramid is relatively wide, what potential feature does it indicate?

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Correct answer: Large share of working-age population

A population pyramid shows the distribution of people by age, usually with younger ages at the bottom, working ages in the middle, and older ages near the top. When the middle portion is relatively wide, it means that a large proportion of the population lies in the main economically active ages, often broadly described as about 15 to 59 or 64, depending on the statistical system.

Therefore, option A is correct. A wide base would point more strongly to many children and a youthful population, while a wider top would indicate a larger elderly share. A wide middle does not mean that there are only newborns, that the birth rate is zero, or that every person in the group is employed. It indicates a potentially large working-age population, whose actual employment depends on education, health, skills, and available jobs.

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Working AgePopulation PyramidMiddle SectionLabour ForceAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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