KCET2026BiologyOrganisms and Populations
The following graphs represent age pyramids of a population. Identify the correct option representing the status of age pyramids labelled as A, B and C
Options
- AA - stable, B - expanding, C - declining
- BA - expanding, B - stable, C – declining
- CA - stable, B - declining, C – expanding
- DA - declining, B - stable, C – expanding
Correct answer
C. A - stable, B - declining, C – expanding
Step-by-step solution
Age pyramids graphically represent the age distribution of a population, typically divided into pre-reproductive (base), reproductive (middle), and post-reproductive (top) age groups. 1. Pyramid A is bell-shaped. The number of individuals in the pre-reproductive and reproductive age groups is almost equal. This indicates that the population size remains constant over time, representing a stable population. 2. Pyramid B is urn-shaped. The base is narrower than the middle, meaning the pre-reproductive age group is sm