Question

Which of the following demographic characteristics is typically represented by a population pyramid?

  1. Literacy rate
  2. Life expectancy
  3. Age and sex distribution
  4. Per capita income

Answer:

Option C: Age and sex distribution

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Age and sex distribution”.

A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population. It shows the percentage or number of people in each age group, separated by sex.