A. The maximum age reached by any individual in the population
B. The age by which 50% of the population has died
C. The median age at death in a given year
D. The average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality patterns persist
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Life expectancy is a period measure derived from a life table, representing the mean survival time for a hypothetical cohort experiencing current age-specific death rates throughout life.
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