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In which situation can a fall in death rate raise demand for elderly services?

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Correct answer: When people live longer

Direct answer: A is correct. A fall in the death rate means that, on average, people are surviving for longer, provided other conditions do not reverse the pattern. Over time, more people may reach older ages and remain alive for more years. This can increase the need for services such as healthcare, support for daily activities, accessible transport, social care, and suitable housing. The question is about the effect of longer survival on the age structure of the population, not simply about the number of births. Option A is correct because longer lives can increase the number of elderly people needing support. Option B is wrong because the birth of children is not the direct explanation for increased elderly-service demand. Option C is wrong because stopping in-migration does not itself explain longer survival or ageing. Option D is wrong because a high birth rate mainly increases the child population and does not by itself show that more elderly people are living longer. These effects depend on the wider population structure, so the answer describes a possible demographic relationship rather than an automatic result in every place. Memory cue: lower mortality can mean longer lives and greater ageing-related needs.

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Death RateElderly ServicesAgeing PopulationProcesses Of Population ChangePopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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