Population ageing and environment – UGC NET Question

Statement D is the only wrong statement because population ageing clearly has implications for planning services, infrastructure and resource use. Statements A, B, C, E and F are correct: ageing populations need adapted services, age-friendly design, they contribute to environmental action, heatwaves pose higher risks to them and DRR must consider ageing. Therefore, the correct answer is the combination that identifies D alone as wrong.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect as it groups A with D as wrong, even though A correctly highlights increased demand for adapted services in ageing societies. Treating A as wrong contradicts demographic and planning evidence.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it labels C and D as wrong together. C accurately points out that older persons often contribute knowledge and voluntary efforts, so including it with D is unjustified.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it combines D with E as wrong. E is correct in noting that climate risks like heatwaves can disproportionately affect older urban residents, as seen in many city experiences.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it singles out D, which wrongly claims that ageing has no planning implications, and implicitly accepts A, B, C, E and F as true. It is consistent with the unit’s emphasis on demographic change and environmental planning.