The main source of population data in India is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The main source of population data in India is:

A. Census

B. Annual Survey of Industries

C. National Sample Survey

D. Economic Survey

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The decennial census provides comprehensive population data.

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If Σp₁q₀ = 720 and Σp₀q₀ = 600, the Laspeyres price index is:

A. 1200

B. 60

C. 83.33

D. 120

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
P_L = 720/600 × 100 = 120.

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Question #2

If age-specific death rates are applied to a standard population, the resulting rate is called:

A. Specific death rate

B. Directly standardized death rate

C. Indirectly standardized death rate

D. Crude death rate

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Direct standardization uses study population's age-specific rates with a standard population structure.

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The arithmetic mean of first n natural numbers is:

A. n(n+1)/2

B. (n+1)/2

C. 2n+1

D. n/2

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sum = n(n+1)/2, mean = (n+1)/2.

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