Which of the following distributions will definitely have Mean < Median < Mode? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following distributions will definitely have Mean < Median < Mode?

A. Symmetrical distribution

B. Negatively skewed distribution

C. Positively skewed distribution

D. U-shaped distribution

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

In a left-skewed (negative) distribution, extreme low values drag the mean down below the median and mode.

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If the crude birth rate of a country is 25 and crude death rate is 10, and net migration rate is -2 per 1000, the growth rate is:

A. 13 per 1000

B. 37 per 1000

C. 17 per 1000

D. 15 per 1000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Growth rate = 25 - 10 + (-2) = 13 per 1000.

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In a Laspeyres price index, the weights are:

A. Base period prices

B. Current period quantities

C. Current period prices

D. Base period quantities

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Laspeyres index weights items by base period quantities, keeping the basket constant.

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The number of classes in a frequency distribution is determined by:

A. Mode only

B. Mean of data

C. Median only

D. Range of data and number of observations

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Class intervals are chosen based on the spread and size of data.

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