The literacy rate in India as per 2011 Census was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The literacy rate in India as per 2011 Census was:
A. 74.04%
B. 85%
C. 65%
D. 90%
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Overall literacy rate was 74.04%.

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Direct standardization of death rates requires age-specific death rates for:
A. Both study and standard populations
B. The standard population only
C. Neither; crude rates suffice
D. The study population only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Direct standardization uses the study population's age-specific death rates applied to the standard population's age structure; thus, only the study population's age-specific rates are needed.

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Vital statistics are essential for calculating which of the following?
A. Gross Domestic Product
B. Literacy rate
C. Life expectancy
D. Poverty headcount ratio

Correct Answer: Option C


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Assertion (A): Median is better than Mean for skewed distributions. Reason (R): Median is entirely immune to extreme values.
A. A is true but R is false
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option B


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Median is a positional average based on rank, so an extreme outlier does not shift the median's location.

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