The population growth rate (r) in demography is the difference between: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The population growth rate (r) in demography is the difference between:
A. CBR and CDR plus net migration rate
B. CBR and CDR only
C. TFR and NRR
D. IMR and MMR
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Growth rate includes natural increase (CBR-CDR) and net migration.

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Given (AB)=30, (Aβ)=10, (αB)=10, (αβ)=10. The value of Yule's Q is:
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B. 0.2
C. 0.5
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Correct Answer: Option C


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