Q. With reference to State of World Population Report, 2023 consider the following statements:
1.As per the report, the world’s most populous region is Northern Asia.
2.As per the report, the rate of global population growth has fallen.
3.As per the report, India has a larger young and working population than the population who needs care.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The world’s two most populous regions are Eastern and South-Eastern Asia and Central and Southern Asia.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. As per the report, the rate of global population growth has fallen. As per the report, India has a larger young and working population than the population who needs care.

Source: ForumIAS