Neonatal mortality refers to deaths during the first: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Neonatal mortality refers to deaths during the first:
A. 1 year
B. 7 days
C. 28 days
D. 24 hours
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Neonatal period is the first 28 days of life.

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Question #1
Assertion (A): Mailed questionnaire method is suitable when the informants are illiterate. Reason (R): Mailed questionnaire does not require any personal interaction. Choose the correct option:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is true, R is false
C. A is false, R is true
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Mailed questionnaire is unsuitable for illiterates because they cannot read/write. The reason (no personal interaction) is true but does not make it suitable for illiterates; in fact, it makes it worse.

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Question #2
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is conventionally expressed per:
A. 1,000,000 live births
B. 10,000 live births
C. 100,000 live births
D. 1,000 live births

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
MMR is defined globally as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births to track obstetric risks.

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Which average is most appropriate for calculating average of ratios like price-earnings ratios?
A. Mode
B. Arithmetic mean
C. Median
D. Harmonic mean

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
When averaging rates where numerators are same, harmonic mean is appropriate.

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