The __________ results from an increase in the proportion of workers relative to non-workers in the population.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. demographic dividend.
The demographic dividend results from an increase in the proportion of workers relative to non-workers in the population. This shift, occurring when a country has a larger working-age population, can drive economic growth by increasing productivity and savings.
Other options:
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Age structure of population: Refers to the distribution of people across different age groups.
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Population momentum: Refers to the continued population growth due to a large proportion of the population being in childbearing age.
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Old-age dependency ratio: Measures the number of elderly dependents relative to the working-age population.