In demography, 'cohort' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In demography, 'cohort' refers to:

A. All women of reproductive age

B. A sample of the population

C. A group of people born in the same year or period

D. All people living in a country

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

A cohort is a group sharing a common temporal experience, like birth year.

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