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The age group that forms the largest portion of the workforce in India is called ___.

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Geography · Human Resources
  1. a) Youth
  2. b) Elderly
  3. c) Working age
  4. d) Child
Answer
c) Working age

The correct answer is c) Working age — The answer is option (c).

Step-by-step solution

  1. The question asks for a specific term used in demography for the age group that is primarily employed.
  2. In India the working‐age group is defined as those aged 15 to 64 years.
  3. This group is the largest part of the workforce.
  4. Therefore the correct term is "Working age".
  5. The answer is option (c).
Common mistake: Confusing it with the youth group (15–24 years).

Concept tested: Working‑age population

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