Statistics MCQs

Accountancy and Statistics

Statistics MCQs

Practice complete Statistics MCQs covering Primary & Secondary Data, Data Collection Methods, Questionnaire, Tabulation & Compilation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Probability, Theory of Attributes, Index Numbers, Demography, Census, Vital Statistics, Fertility Measures, and all other important topics. Includes chapter-wise and exam-oriented multiple choice questions with detailed answers and explanations for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, UPSC, CUET, University, and other competitive exams.

1318
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 53 of 66
Question #1041
The infant mortality rate in Kerala is lower than in Madhya Pradesh primarily due to:
A. Larger population
B. Better healthcare and higher female literacy
C. Higher income
D. Higher fertility
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala's good health infrastructure and high literacy contribute to low IMR.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1042
The crude birth rate and crude death rate of a country are 18 and 6 per 1000. The rate of natural increase is:
A. 1.2%
B. 12 per 1000
C. 3%
D. 0.6%
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
RNI = 18-6 = 12 per 1000.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1043
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good index number?
A. It should be biased.
B. It should use only current year weights.
C. It should satisfy the circular test.
D. It should not be based on a basket of items.
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Desirable properties include satisfying tests like time reversal, factor reversal, circular.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1044
In a life table, the column Lx represents:
A. Number of survivors at age x
B. Number of person-years lived between age x and x+n
C. Number of deaths at age x
D. Probability of dying
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Lx is the number of person-years lived in the age interval.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1045
The proportion of the total population in the age group 15-59 is called:
A. Working-age population ratio
B. Child-woman ratio
C. Elderly ratio
D. Dependency ratio
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the share of the population that is potentially economically active.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1046
The measure 'Child-Woman Ratio' is a:
A. Direct measure of fertility
B. Measure of migration
C. Measure of mortality
D. Indirect measure of fertility
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It relates children 0-4 to women 15-49, approximating fertility.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1047
In India, the registration of births and deaths is compulsory under:
A. The Constitution of India
B. The Vital Statistics Act, 1971
C. The Census Act, 1948
D. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
RBD Act, 1969 mandates registration.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1048
If the price index rises from 100 to 120, the purchasing power of money:
A. Decreases by 20%
B. Decreases by 16.67%
C. Increases by 20%
D. Remains unchanged
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Purchasing power = 1/price index. Old: 1/100=0.01, new: 1/120≈0.00833, decline = (0.01-0.00833)/0.01 = 0.1667 or 16.67%.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1049
A data set has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5. If 3 is added to each value, the new coefficient of variation is:
A. 12%
B. 9.43%
C. 10%
D. Unchanged
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
New mean = 53, SD unchanged=5. CV = (5/53)×100 ≈ 9.43%.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1050
Which of the following is an example of secondary data?
A. Interviews conducted by a journalist
B. Data obtained from the Census of India website for a research paper
C. Data collected by a student for her project through a survey
D. Observations recorded in a lab experiment
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Data already published is secondary.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1051
In the schedule method, the advantage over mailed questionnaire is:
A. Lower cost
B. Complete anonymity
C. Higher response rate and accuracy
D. Faster data collection
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Personal contact ensures better response and clarification.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1052
The classification of students by blood group is:
A. Qualitative
B. Chronological
C. Geographical
D. Quantitative
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Blood group is a categorical attribute.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1053
In a frequency distribution with unequal class intervals, the heights of rectangles in a histogram are proportional to:
A. Frequency density
B. Cumulative frequency
C. Frequency
D. Relative frequency
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
When class widths differ, area represents frequency, so height = frequency / width.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1054
If the mean of a dataset is 15 and the sum of squared deviations from the mean is 90 for 10 observations, the variance is:
A. 90
B. 9
C. 8.1
D. 10
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Population variance = 90/10 = 9. Sample variance = 90/9 = 10, but usually variance of the data (population) is 9 if it's the whole set. I'll assume population.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1055
The geometric mean of 1, 3, 9 is:
A. 4.33
B. 13
C. 3.3
D. 3
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(1×3×9)^(1/3) = 27^(1/3) = 3.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1056
Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for finding the typical salary in a company with a few very high earners?
A. Harmonic mean
B. Mode
C. Median
D. Mean
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Median is robust to outliers and better represents the typical salary.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1057
If the events A and B are mutually exclusive and P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, then P(A∪B) is:
A. 0.2
B. 0.9
C. 0.7
D. 0.1
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.4+0.5=0.9.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1058
A box contains 4 white and 6 black balls. A ball is drawn and not replaced. Then another ball is drawn. The probability that both are white is:
A. 6/90
B. 12/90
C. 1/6
D. 2/15
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(4/10)×(3/9)=12/90=2/15.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1059
The Laspeyres price index is 120 and the Paasche price index is 110. Fisher's index is:
A. 114.89
B. 113.0
C. 115.5
D. 115.0
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
√(120×110)=√13200≈114.89.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #1060
The WPI base year 2011-12 replaced which previous base year?
A. 2000-01
B. 1993-94
C. 2010
D. 2004-05
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The previous WPI series had base 2004-05.
This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

More Accountancy and Statistics Topics

Accountancy and Book Keeping MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Accountancy and Book Keeping 1861 Statistics 1318
Explore Subjects
Current Affairs 575 English 15164 Static General Knowledge 6362 History GK 3374 Reasoning 1111
Practice Mix
The Macaulay's Minute dealt with:
Which major port is located on the Malabar Coast?
A census provides data that is:
Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in Cherrapunji?
Choose the correct active voice of: 'Has the mail been sent by the secretary?'