Vital statistics are crucial for calculating which of the following indicators? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Vital statistics are crucial for calculating which of the following indicators?
A. Human Development Index (HDI)
B. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
C. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
D. Literacy Rate
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IMR directly uses vital statistics data on live births and infant deaths; other options rely on broader datasets (e.g., GDP on economic surveys, HDI on multiple sources, literacy on census/surveys).

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