Demographic Dividend
Tested in 4 real MPSC questions across 1 year (2015–2015). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
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What you need to know first
Basic DemographyPopulation PyramidsHuman Resource Development basicsHuman resource developmentPopulation Dynamics
Real questions that test this
भारतात कौशल्य विकासाचा कार्यक्रम महत्त्वाचा आहे कारण Skill development programme is important for India because
a)(1) भारत एक कृषिप्रधान देश आहे व येथे गरजापूर्तींचा अभाव आहे. / India is an Agrarian Economy with a lot of unmet needs.
b)(2) सेवा क्षेत्राकडून जवळ जवळ 50% राष्ट्रीय उत्पन्न प्राप्त होते. / Services sector contributes around 50% of the Gross Domestic Product.
c)(3) भारताची लोकसंख्या खूप मोठी आहे व बहुतांशी दारिद्र्य रेषेच्या खाली आहे. / India has a large population, the majority being in dire poverty.
d)(4) तरुण लोकसंख्येला संधी उपलब्ध करून देणे आवश्यक आहे. / Young population needs to be provided with opportunities.✓ Correct
India has a massive demographic dividend with a young population. Skill development is crucial to make this young workforce employable and productive rather than being a liability.