Infant mortality rate (IMR) is expressed as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Infant mortality rate (IMR) is expressed as:

A. Infant deaths per 1000 children

B. Infant deaths per 1000 live births

C. Infant deaths per 1000 mid-year population

D. Infant deaths per 1000 women

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

IMR = (deaths < 1 year / live births) × 1000.

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Which characteristic of primary data distinguishes it most fundamentally from secondary data?

A. Use of computers for analysis

B. Originality of collection for the specific problem at hand

C. Cost of collection

D. Volume of data

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Primary data is distinguished by its originality and direct relevance, as it is collected firsthand by the investigator for the current study.

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If P(A) = 0.6, P(B) = 0.7, and P(A ∪ B) = 0.9, then P(A ∩ B) is:

A. 0.5

B. 0.2

C. 0.3

D. 0.4

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Correct Answer: Option D

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By addition theorem: P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A∩B) → 0.9 = 0.6 + 0.7 - P(A∩B) → P(A∩B) = 1.3 - 0.9 = 0.4.

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The data collected from the website of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is an example of:

A. Experimental data

B. Secondary data

C. Raw data

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Correct Answer: Option B

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It is data already compiled and published by an official agency.

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