In developing countries the population pyramid has a

Q. In developing countries the population pyramid has a

1. Narrow base and wide top
2. Wide base and wide top
3. Wide base and narrow top
4. Narrow base and narrow top

Answer: C

In developing countries, the population pyramid has a wide base and narrow top.

A population pyramid also called an "age pyramid", is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population (typically that of a country or region of the world), which forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing. This tool can be used to visualize and age composition of a particular population. It is also used in ecology to determine the overall age distribution of a population; an indication of the reproductive capabilities and likelihood of the continuation of a species.

The most important demographic characteristic of a population is its age-sex structure. Age-sex pyramids (also known as population pyramids) graphically display this information to improve understanding and ease of comparison. The population pyramid sometimes has a distinctive pyramid-like shape when displaying a growing population.