According to the Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections (July 2020), India's elderly population is expected to reach ____ million by 2031.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
According to the July 2020 report of the Technical Group on Population Projections, constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the elderly population (aged 60 years and above) in India is projected to grow rapidly.
Key findings of the report:
In 2011: The elderly population was approximately 103.8 million.
In 2021: This increased to approximately 137.5 million.
Projections by 2031: India's elderly population is expected to reach 193.4 million.