The main source of vital statistics in India is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main source of vital statistics in India is:
A. Sample Registration System
B. National Sample Survey
C. Civil Registration System
D. Census
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Civil registration system records births and deaths as they occur.

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According to recent estimates (NFHS-5), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India is around:
A. 3.0
B. 2.0
C. 2.5
D. 2.2

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
NFHS-5 (2019-21) reported a TFR of 2.0 children per woman, reaching replacement level.

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Question #2
For a positive dataset, if the harmonic mean is equal to the arithmetic mean, what can be concluded?
A. The data are symmetric
B. The median equals the mode
C. There is one outlier
D. All values are equal

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
For positive numbers, AM = GM = HM only when all values are identical.

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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. Stratified sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Quota sampling
D. Systematic 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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