Question

The age group of 15-59 is called ______ age.

• A. Adolescent
• B. None of these
• C. Working
• D. Non-working

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• The age-group, which contributes to the growth of the national income, is 15-59 (in some cases the upper limit is more), which is also called working age).
  
• The working age population is defined as those aged 15 to 64. The basic indicator for employment is the proportion of the working age population aged 15-64 who are employed.
  
• The age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents (people younger than 15 or older than 64) to the working-age population.
  
• This indicator is measured as a percentage of population.