The term 'demographic transition' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'demographic transition' refers to:
A. Change in age structure only
B. Increase in population density
C. Shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates
D. Migration from rural to urban areas
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Demographic transition is the historical shift from high fertility/mortality to low fertility/mortality.

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Crude Death Rate (CDR) for a population of 50,000 with 400 deaths in a year is:
A. 80 per 1000
B. 0.08 per 1000
C. 8 per 1000
D. 0.8 per 1000

Correct Answer: Option C


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D. Laspeyres and Paasche quantity indices

Correct Answer: Option D


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Assertion (A): Mailed questionnaire method is suitable when the informants are illiterate. Reason (R): Mailed questionnaire does not require any personal interaction. Choose the correct option:
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