Question

When 0-14 and 15-44 age groups population of a country is almost identical, the growth of population would be called –
A) Rapid growth
B) Slow growth
C) Zero growth
D) Negative

Answer 1

Hint:
- The people in a place or organisation who were born during a specific time period are referred to as an age group.
- The population between 0-14 years of age includes children.
- The population between 15-44 years of age include working-class, middle-aged people.

Complete answer:
The rise in the number of people in a population is known as population growth. In demography, it is usual to divide the population into three age groups: children and young adolescents (under 15 years old); adults (15-64 years old); and the elderly (above 65 years old).

Let us look at the given options:
A) Rapid growth: This is the correct option. In a country with rapid growth, the population has a triangle-shaped age structure, with a higher share of younger people who are at or near reproductive age. Since 0-14 and 15-44 age groups of the population have more share of young people, therefore, this is the correct answer
B) Slow growth: This option is incorrect because the slow growth rate is a result of a greater number of old people in the populations, whereas if the people of 0-14 and 15-44 age groups population of a country is almost identical then this means there are more young people in the population.
C) Zero growth: This option is incorrect because when the 0-14 and 15-44 age groups population of a country is almost identical, this means there is a fast rate of population growth.
D) Negative: This option is incorrect because a negative population is possible only when the birth rate is very less whereas if the 0-14 and 15-44 age groups population of a country is almost identical, this indicates a high rate of population growth.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (A) Rapid Growth.

Note: The distribution of persons of various ages makes up a population's age structure. Because it depicts demographic patterns such as birth and death rates, it is a useful tool for social scientists, public health and health care professionals, policy analysts, and policymakers.