Crude Birth Rate is expressed per 1,000 population to:
A. Convert the rate to a convenient whole number scale
B. Match international standards
C. Align with death rate calculation
D. Simplify arithmetic
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Using a base of 1,000 transforms small proportions (e.g., 0.02) into whole numbers (20), enhancing readability and comparability across populations without altering the underlying rate.
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