UN: India Overtakes China as World's Most Populous Nation

The video discusses the slowing global population growth and its impact on economic growth, highlighting a historical perspective from 1950 to 2008. It then focuses on India's demographic trends, noting its growing population and the opportunities this presents. However, it also emphasizes the challenges India faces, such as the need for reforms in urbanization, infrastructure, and a smaller carbon footprint, to capitalize on its demographic dividend amidst global economic slowdown.

What was the average global economic growth rate between 1950 and 2008?

• 4%

• 5%

• 2%

• 3%

What has been the trend in working population growth in recent years?

• Increased from 1% to 2%

• Increased from 0.5% to 1%

• Decreased from 2% to 1%

• Remained constant at 2%

Which country is experiencing a population decline while India’s population is rising?

• Brazil

• United States

• China

• Russia

What percentage of India's population is under the age of 30?

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is one of the key challenges India faces in making its demographic dividend pay off?

• Slowing global growth

• Increasing its carbon footprint

• Reducing healthcare opportunities

• Decreasing urbanization