Age-Specific Fertility Rate for 30-34 years is 100 per 1,000 women. This implies that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Age-Specific Fertility Rate for 30-34 years is 100 per 1,000 women. This implies that:
A. This age group contributes 100 to the TFR
B. For every 1,000 women aged 30-34, there are 100 live births in a year
C. Women in this group have 100 children on average
D. 10% of women in this age group give birth annually
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ASFR = (Births to women in age group / Women in age group) × 1,000. An ASFR of 100 means 100 annual births per 1,000 women aged 30-34, reflecting age-specific fertility behavior.

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