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Economic Survey 2025-26 discusses ‘Demographic Divergence’ within India. What is the meaning of the…
Economic Survey 2025-26 discusses 'Demographic Divergence' within India. What is the meaning of the term 'Demographic Divergence'?
1. AThe gap between number of males and females in different regions of India
2. BThe gap between birth rates and death rates in North and South India
3. CThe gap in educational achievements in West and East India
4. DSome states having a young and growing workforce, while other states are facing an aging population
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Demographic divergence captures the widening split where southern and western states are ageing while northern states still have a young, growing workforce. This regional mismatch drives internal migration and complicates fiscal federalism and political representation.
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Indian Economy UPSC GPSC-2026 Easy