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. Monitor population health, plan services, and inform policy
C. Determine electoral constituencies
D. Calculate national income
Answer: Option B
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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The crude birth rate is called 'crude' because:
A. It is based on sample
B. It is inaccurate
C. It does not account for the age-sex composition
D. It includes stillbirths

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Crude rates use total population, ignoring structure.

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The Sample Registration System (SRS) provides data on:
A. Industrial production
B. Agricultural output
C. Births and deaths by age, sex, and residence
D. Maternal mortality only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SRS generates annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators.

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In a frequency distribution with classes 0-9, 10-19, 20-29,... the class boundaries for 20-29 are:
A. 20 - 29
B. 20.5 - 29.5
C. 19.5 - 29.5
D. 19.5 - 28.5

Correct Answer: Option C


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