A population pyramid with a broad base indicates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A population pyramid with a broad base indicates:
A. Low infant mortality
B. Low birth rate
C. High life expectancy
D. High birth rate
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Broad base results from a large number of births.

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Question #1
Fisher's ideal index is 120 and Laspeyres index is 125. Paasche index is:
A. 115.2
B. 116.0
C. 115.0
D. 117.6

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
F = √(L×P) ⇒ 120 = √(125×P) ⇒ 14400 = 125×P ⇒ P = 115.2.

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Question #2
Fisher's ideal index is the ______ of Laspeyres and Paasche indices.
A. Geometric mean
B. Harmonic mean
C. Arithmetic mean
D. Median

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Fisher's index = √(Laspeyres × Paasche).

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Question #3
The geometric mean of 1, 3, 9 is:
A. 13
B. 3
C. 3.3
D. 4.33

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
(1×3×9)^(1/3) = 27^(1/3) = 3.

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