Life expectancy at birth is a summary measure of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Life expectancy at birth is a summary measure of:
A. Mortality
B. Fertility
C. Nuptiality
D. Migration
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Life expectancy is derived from age-specific mortality rates and reflects overall mortality conditions.

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The dependency ratio in India has been declining primarily due to:
A. Emigration
B. Increasing old age population
C. Increasing mortality
D. Declining fertility

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option B


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In the context of data collection, what is the fundamental difference between a schedule and a questionnaire?
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Schedules require trained enumerators to ask questions and record answers, reducing non-response rates compared to questionnaires.

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