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Question 27 • 26-27 - C - RUSD World History, Culture and Geography

If there are large numbers of people under 15 and over 65, what is the main challenge it creates for a country?

Answer

Socially, the groups challenge a country to provide enough schools and social programs for them.

Socially, the groups challenge the people that fall between the two age groups to provide recreational programs.

Economically, it’s costly to provide resources to them since very little is contributed by them economically.

Economically, it’s costly to provide jobs to them since very little is contributed economically.

Explanation

People under 15 and over 65 are often economically dependent on working-age people. A large number of dependents means the country must spend more on resources and services such as education, health care, and retirement support, while these groups generally contribute less through paid work. Choice D is incorrect because the main challenge is supporting them, not providing jobs for them.

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