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  4. The age pyramid for human population is shown below. <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=Question src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/b-8fzuorjwumut.png /> Which of the following conclusion can be drawn from the given age pyramid?

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Q. The age pyramid for human population is shown below.
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Which of the following conclusion can be drawn from the given age pyramid?

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Solution:

An age pyramid is a structural representation of age distribution (percent individuals of a given age or age group) plotted for the population.
The given population age pyramid is a graphic representation of a young or growing population that appears like a triangle. The population has a very high proportion of pre-reproductive individuals, proportionate numbers of reproductive individuals are moderate, and post-reproductive individuals are proportionately fewer. The population is said to be expanding or increasing type.