The primary use of vital statistics is to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The primary use of vital statistics is to:
A. Assess environmental quality
B. Calculate national income
C. Determine electoral constituencies
D. Monitor population health, plan services, and inform policy
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vital statistics provide critical inputs for public health planning, evaluating healthcare interventions, forecasting population trends, and formulating social policies related to fertility, mortality, and family welfare.

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Question #1
The crude birth rate in India has declined primarily due to:
A. Increase in death rate
B. Family planning and socio-economic development
C. Increase in migration
D. Decrease in female population

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Awareness, contraception, and rising education have reduced birth rates.

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Question #2
Which measure of central tendency can be used for both quantitative and qualitative (nominal) data?
A. Mode
B. Median
C. Geometric mean
D. Arithmetic mean

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The mode identifies the most frequent category and can be applied to nominal qualitative data (e.g., favorite color), whereas mean and median require at least ordinal or numerical data.

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A median can be determined graphically using:
A. Scatter diagram
B. Pie chart
C. Histogram
D. Ogive (Cumulative Frequency Curve)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The median is found graphically by plotting the 'less than' and 'more than' ogives; their intersection point corresponds to the median.

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