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UPSC 1995: According to the 1991 Census, the highest percentage of population in India is to be found in the age group of
(a)60 years and above
(b)35 to 55 years
(c)25 to 34 years
(d)5 to 14 years
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 5 to 14 years
Census 1991 data show that children aged 5-14 years formed the single largest share of India’s population, reflecting the country’s youthful demographic profile; all older age-brackets were smaller proportions. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1995-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1995, GS Paper 1, as Question 8. It falls under Geography > Population & Demography.
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