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Which one of the following figures represents the working age group of the population? - Geography

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Question

Which one of the following figures represents the working age group of the population?

Options

  • 15 to 65 years

  • 15 to 64 years

  • 15 to 66 years

  • 15 to 59 years

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Solution

15 to 59 years

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