A schedule is generally preferred over a questionnaire when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A schedule is generally preferred over a questionnaire when:

A. The topic is sensitive

B. Respondents are illiterate and data quality is crucial

C. Respondents are highly educated

D. The study area is large and funds are limited

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Schedules filled by enumerators are ideal for illiterate respondents and ensure better data quality.

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Index numbers are typically expressed in:

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C. Absolute units

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Index numbers are relative measures usually multiplied by 100 to be expressed as percentages for easy comparison.

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Given P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, and A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A∪B) is:

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Mutually exclusive ⇒ P(A∪B) = P(A)+P(B) = 0.4+0.5=0.9.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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IMR measures risk per birth event; using live births as denominator reflects the population at risk (newborns), providing a more accurate and comparable measure of infant survival than per total population.

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