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In a country, child dependency is declining, elderly dependency is rising, and total dependency remains almost stable. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

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Correct answer: The composition of dependency is shifting from younger to older ages

The governing concept is the composition of dependency, not merely its total size. If child dependency falls while elderly dependency rises and the combined total remains nearly constant, one type of dependent is replacing another. The burden is shifting from younger dependents to older dependents, which is consistent with population ageing and lower fertility. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is not required because the working-age population could remain stable while the dependent groups change internally. Option C contradicts the stated rise in elderly dependency, and option D ignores the clear change in the age composition of dependents.

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Dependency TransitionChild DependencyElderly DependencyPopulation AgeingAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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