Maternal Mortality Ratio is defined as maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. It measures: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Maternal Mortality Ratio is defined as maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. It measures:
A. Fertility
B. Child health
C. Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth
D. Infant health
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
MMR captures the risk of maternal death per live birth.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1
Classification of data on the basis of attributes like gender or color is called:
A. Quantitative classification
B. Chronological classification
C. Geographical classification
D. Qualitative classification

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
When data are grouped by descriptive characteristics (attributes), it is qualitative classification.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2
A good questionnaire should avoid leading questions. A leading question is one that:
A. Suggests a particular answer
B. Is open-ended
C. Is too long
D. Uses technical jargon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A leading question biases the respondent towards a specific response, undermining objectivity.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3
General Fertility Rate (GFR) is expressed per:
A. 100 women
B. 1,000 live births
C. 10,000 total population
D. 1,000 women aged 15-49 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GFR = (Live births in a year / Mid-year population of women aged 15-49) × 1,000, standardizing fertility measurement to the population at risk of childbearing.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics