Question 1 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 6 Class 9 Geography - Population - Geography

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:

• The most significant feature of the Indian population is the size of its adolescent population.
  
  
•  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).