The maternal mortality ratio is a measure of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The maternal mortality ratio is a measure of:
A. Fertility
B. Mortality related to pregnancy
C. Overall death rate
D. Infant health
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
MMR reflects the risk of death due to pregnancy and childbirth.

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Question #1
If P(A) = 0.3, P(B) = 0.4, and A and B are independent, P(A ∪ B) is:
A. 0.70
B. 0.12
C. 0.82
D. 0.58

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
For independent events, P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)=0.3×0.4=0.12. Then P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A∩B)=0.3+0.4-0.12=0.58, applying the addition theorem with the independence condition.

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Question #2
The geometric mean is suitable for averaging:
A. Heights
B. Normal test scores
C. Temperatures
D. Ratio data like growth rates

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GM is appropriate for averaging multiplicative changes over time.

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Question #3
Which measure of central tendency is most suitable for qualitative ordinal data like intelligence rankings?
A. Geometric mean
B. Mean
C. Median
D. Mode

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ordinal data can be ranked; the median is the appropriate measure as it does not require numerical differences.

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