Write the most significant feature of the Indian population?
(a) The size of its Infant population
(b) The size of its Old age population
(c) The size of its Adolescent population
(d) The size of its Male population
Answer:
Explanation:
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The
most significant feature of the Indian population
is the size of its
adolescent population.
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It constitutes
one-fifth of the total population of India
. Adolescents are, generally, grouped in the
age group of 10 to 19 years.
-
The
nutrition requirements of adolescents are higher than those of a normal child
or adult.
- Poor nutrition can lead to deficiency and stunted growth.
So, the correct option is (c).
