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Which among the following is NOT listed as a consequence of Kerala’s aging population?

ADecline in the working-age population

BLabor shortages and increased dependency ratios

CStrain on the state’s finances

DIncrease in fertility rates of younger families

Answer:

D. Increase in fertility rates of younger families

Read Explanation:

  • Kerala’s demographic shift leads to declining working-age population, labor shortages, high dependency, and fiscal strain, but increased fertility is not associated with aging populations.

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