Which of the following is a direct measure of fertility? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a direct measure of fertility?

A. Crude birth rate

B. Child-Woman ratio

C. Total fertility rate

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

All are measures of fertility, though TFR is more refined.

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Life expectancy at birth is calculated from a:

A. Life table

B. Sample survey

C. Fertility survey

D. Census

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Life expectancy is derived from a life table, which summarizes mortality rates at each age.

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Question #2

Which of the following mortality rates is a better indicator of health infrastructure for newborns?

A. Life expectancy at age 60

B. Neonatal mortality rate

C. Maternal mortality ratio

D. Crude death rate

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NMR reflects care during the first 28 days, closely linked to perinatal care and health infrastructure.

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Question #3

The harmonic mean of 4 and 12 is:

A. 8

B. 6

C. 16

D. 3

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
HM = 2 / (1/4 + 1/12) = 2 / (4/12) = 2 / (1/3) = 6.

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