The total fertility rate is 3.0. If the proportion of female births is 0.49 and the survival rate of women to reproductive age is 0.9, the NRR is approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The total fertility rate is 3.0. If the proportion of female births is 0.49 and the survival rate of women to reproductive age is 0.9, the NRR is approximately:

A. 1.323

B. 1.47

C. 2.7

D. 0.9

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

GRR = 3.0 × 0.49 = 1.47. NRR = 1.47 × 0.9 = 1.323.

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