(i) The table shows India’s Demographic Dividend from 2001 to 2004 It contains data of ratio of working population to non-working population and percentage of working population.
(ii) 1. Both columns represent the working, non-working or dependent population in India during each decade.
2. Second column represents this information in the form of ratio of working population to non-working population.
3. Third column represents the same information about working and non-working population in the form of percentage.
4. The relationship between second and third column is very clear as the percentage of working population increases, we find increase in ratio in the second column.
(iii) 1. An economy of any country depends upon the working population, as working population helps in generation of wealth through various economic activities.
2. When the ratio of working population to non-working population is higher, it helps in increasing economic position of the people, their standard of living and hence this economic benefit percolates in the society by the purchase of goods and services.
3. As per this table, next decade 2021-2030 is the most favorite for the economy of India as both ratio and percentage of working population will be highest in this decade.
(iv) 1. Decrease n the ratio indicates that the non-working population or dependent population is increasing as compared the working population.
2. This is likely to happen when the expectancy of life increases due to improvement in medical facilities, better living conditions.
3. Therefore, more money is required for nonworking or dependant population. This may increase financial burden on the economy.
4. We will have to divert more money for nonworking population, which would have been useful for other development projects/activities.
