The combined mean of two groups depends on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The combined mean of two groups depends on:
A. The medians
B. The group sizes only
C. The individual means only
D. The individual means and the group sizes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined mean = (n₁x̄₁ + n₂x̄₂) / (n₁ + n₂).

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Which of the following statements about the Census of India is correct?
A. It is conducted every 5 years.
B. It does not collect literacy data.
C. It covers only the rural population.
D. It uses the de jure method of enumeration.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Indian census uses the de jure (usual residence) method. It is decennial, covers whole country, collects literacy.

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Vital statistics registration in India is compulsory under the:
A. Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
B. Indian Evidence Act
C. Census Act
D. Population Control Act

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A researcher wants to study the spending habits of households. She divides the city into blocks and randomly selects a few blocks, then surveys every household within them. This is an example of:
A. Systematic sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Stratified sampling
D. Quota sampling

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Selecting entire groups (clusters) randomly and surveying all units within is cluster sampling. It differs from stratified sampling where samples are drawn from each stratum.

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