The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is defined as the number of live births per: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is defined as the number of live births per:
A. 1,000 women in the childbearing age
B. 100 women in the childbearing age
C. 100,000 mid-year population
D. 1,000 mid-year population
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CBR is the simplest measure of fertility, calculated as (Total Live Births / Mid-year Population) × 1000.

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