Which fertility measure accounts for the age structure of the female population in the reproductive age group? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which fertility measure accounts for the age structure of the female population in the reproductive age group?
A. Age Specific Fertility Rate
B. Gross Reproduction Rate
C. General Fertility Rate
D. Crude Birth Rate
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Age Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR) calculates fertility for specific age groups of women, removing the bias of age structure.

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Question #1
If P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, and P(A∩B)=0.2, then P(A'∩B') is:
A. 0.7
B. 0.1
C. 0.5
D. 0.3

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
P(A∪B)=0.4+0.5-0.2=0.7. P(A'∩B')=1-0.7=0.3.

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Question #2
Net Reproduction Rate (NRR) incorporates which additional factor compared to GRR?
A. Male fertility
B. Economic development index
C. Migration rates
D. Female mortality before reproductive age

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
NRR adjusts GRR by multiplying age-specific fertility rates by the probability of surviving to each age, accounting for female deaths before childbearing years to assess true generational replacement.

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Question #3
Laspeyres price index uses weights of:
A. Average of base and current quantities
B. Fixed arbitrary weights
C. Base period quantities
D. Current period quantities

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Laspeyres index is Σ(p₁q₀)/Σ(p₀q₀) × 100, using base period quantities as weights.

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