Consider the following statements:
- The proportion of the young population (0-19 years) in Bihar is projected to decline significantly by 2041.
- Bihar's demographic dividend is expected to peak around 2041.
- The elderly population (60+ years) in Bihar is expected to rise more sharply than in India.
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Falling fertility rates in Bihar will significantly reduce the proportion of the 0–19 years age group by 2041, though it will remain higher than the all-India average.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Bihar's demographic dividend (large working-age population) is projected to peak around 2031–2041 and continue benefiting the state until approximately 2051.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: While the elderly population (60+ years) in Bihar will increase, the pace of ageing is slower than the national average due to Bihar's younger age structure.
Question 1 of 8 Census of Bihar
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Which Indian State has the highest literacy rate as per the 2023 census?