A census collects data on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A census collects data on:
A. Sample of population
B. Only literate population
C. Entire population
D. Only urban population
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Census is a complete enumeration of all individuals in a country.

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The geometric mean of 4, 9, and 16 is:
A. 10
B. 12
C. 9
D. 8

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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In attribute theory, the class frequency (Aβ) indicates objects possessing:
A. B but not A
B. A but not B
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

Correct Answer: Option B


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In demography, 'dependency ratio' is calculated as:
A. (Population aged 0-14 + 65+) / Population aged 15-64 × 100
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D. Urban population / Rural population × 100

Correct Answer: Option A


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