SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 37

Solution: The correct answer is 7%.
Explanation:
☛ According to population projections by the Technical Group on Population Projections and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the proportion of India's population aged 65 years and above is estimated to reach approximately 7% by the year 2025.
☛ In the 2011 Census, the proportion of people aged 65 and above was roughly 5.3% of the total population.
☛ The rising share of senior citizens is driven by a steady decline in the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) and a marked increase in average life expectancy across the country.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Demographic Trend: According to the India Ageing Report, the population of senior citizens aged 60 and above is projected to double to over 20% by the year 2050.
☛ National Policy: The Government of India announced the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) in 1999 to ensure the health, nutrition, and financial security of the elderly.
☛ Legal Framework: The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was passed in the year 2007 to ensure legal protection and care for parents and senior citizens.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ On which date is the International Day of Older Persons observed worldwide? → 1st October
☛ In which year was the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act enacted in India? → 2007
☛ What is the minimum age defined for a senior citizen under the Indian Income Tax Act? → 60 years
☛ Which central scheme was launched in 2017 to provide physical aids and assisted-living devices to BPL senior citizens? → Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
☛ Which online portal was launched by the government to help elderly citizens find employment opportunities? → SACRED Portal (Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity)