Question

In fig. 2.1, A, B, C are three population pyramids. Study their shapes and answer the following questions:

1. In which pyramid(s) the number of children will be the least?
2. In which pyramid(s) the number of old people will be the least?
3. Which pyramid(s) represent(s) a 'young country'?
4. Which pyramid(s) represent(s) a country with high medical expenditure?
5. Which pyramid(s) represent(s) a country with a large manpower?
6. Which pyramid(s) represent(s) developing and developed countries respectively?

Answer 1

1. Pyramid C – It has a narrow base, showing a low birth rate and fewer children.
2. Pyramid A – It has a very narrow top, showing fewer elderly people.
3. Pyramid A – Its broad base indicates a large number of children and young people.
4. Pyramid C – It has a comparatively larger elderly population, so expenditure on healthcare is likely to be high.
5. Pyramid B – It has a large proportion of people in the working-age groups.
6. Developing country – Pyramid A
   Developed country – Pyramid C