General Fertility Rate (GFR) relates live births to the number of women aged: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

General Fertility Rate (GFR) relates live births to the number of women aged:
A. 20-40 years
B. Above 50 years
C. 15-49 years
D. All ages
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GFR uses the female population in the reproductive age group 15-49 as denominator.

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