Consider the following statements:
- (1) The proportion of the young population (0-19 years) in Bihar is projected to decline significantly by 2041.
- (2) Bihar's demographic dividend is expected to peak around 2041.
- (3) The elderly population (60 + years) in Bihar is expected to rise more sharply than in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A1 and 2 are correct
- B1 and 3 are correct
- C2 and 3 are correct
- DMore than one of the above
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 are correct
Explanation
According to Bihar Economic Survey, 2024-25, Bihar’s population share in the 0–19 age group was about 49.4% in 2011, which is estimated to decline to about 30.1% by 2041. Therefore, a significant decline in the proportion of youth population up to 2041 is recorded. The population share of the working-age group (20–59 years) is estimated to increase from about 43.2% in 2011 to about 58.3% in 2041. The proportion of the elderly population is not expected to rise faster in Bihar (11.6%) than in India (15.9%); rather, it is expected to increase at a relatively slower pace.