According to recent estimates (NFHS-5), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India is around: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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According to recent estimates (NFHS-5), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India is around:

A. 2.2

B. 3.0

C. 2.0

D. 2.5

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

NFHS-5 (2019-21) reported a TFR of 2.0 children per woman, reaching replacement level.

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In demography, 'population momentum' refers to:

A. Mass migration events

B. Rapid urbanization

C. Continued population growth after fertility reaches replacement level due to young age structure

D. Sudden increase in life expectancy

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Population momentum occurs when a young age structure (many future parents) causes growth to continue for decades even after fertility falls to replacement level, as births exceed deaths temporarily.

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The General Fertility Rate is affected by:

A. Both A and B

B. Age structure of women of reproductive age

C. Total population size

D. Marital status distribution

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GFR does not account for age-marital composition; thus it is influenced by the proportion of married women and age distribution within 15-49.

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The sample space for tossing two coins simultaneously is:

A. {H,T}

B. {HH,HT,TT}

C. {HH,HT,TH,TT}

D. {0,1,2}

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Two independent outcomes for each coin yield four ordered pairs.

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