The 'child sex ratio' in the Indian census is defined as the number of girls per how many boys in the age group 0-6? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'child sex ratio' in the Indian census is defined as the number of girls per how many boys in the age group 0-6?
A. 100,000
B. 1,000
C. 10,000
D. 100
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Child sex ratio is expressed as girls per 1,000 boys in the 0-6 age group.

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Question #1
The 'Gross National Product' at factor cost equals GDP at factor cost plus:
A. indirect taxes
B. depreciation
C. net factor income from abroad
D. subsidies

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GNP at factor cost = GDP at factor cost + net factor income from abroad.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Learning-by-Doing' models of growth?
A. Productivity is completely exogenous
B. Productivity rises as a by-product of cumulative production experience
C. Experience has no effect on productivity
D. Only formal R&D matters

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Learning-by-doing models, originating with Arrow, treat increases in productivity as an automatic by-product of the accumulation of production experience (cumulative output).

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Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Sustainable Development Goals' framework?
A. Only economic growth targets
B. A set of interlinked global goals covering economic, social and environmental dimensions of development
C. Only national goals without global coordination
D. Only environmental targets without social dimensions

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations comprise 17 interlinked goals that integrate economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

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