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    With reference to Census: 2011, consider the following statements

    1. According to 2011 census, 60+ population accounted for 8.6% of India’s population.
    2. The number of elderly age population in India is declining at a rate of 1.5%.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Correct Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    In 2011 census, the 60+ population accounted for 8.6% of India’s population, accounting for 103 million elderly people.

    • Growing at around 3% annually, the number of elderly age population will rise to 319 million in 2050.
    • 75% of the elderly people suffer from one or the other chronic disease.
    • 40% of the elderly people have one or the other disability and 20% have issues related to mental health.

    Hence only statement 1st is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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