Which of the following is a limitation of vital statistics in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a limitation of vital statistics in India?

A. Under-registration of births and deaths

B. Timely reporting

C. Complete registration

D. High accuracy

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Civil registration in India suffers from incomplete coverage, especially in rural areas.

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Question #1

Two events A and B are such that P(A)=0.5, P(B)=0.3, P(A∩B)=0.1. They are:

A. Both mutually exclusive and independent

B. Mutually exclusive

C. Independent

D. Neither mutually exclusive nor independent

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
P(A∩B)≠0 ⇒ not mutually exclusive. P(A)P(B)=0.15 ≠ 0.1 ⇒ not independent.

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Question #2

Given P(A)=0.5, P(B)=0.3, P(A∩B)=0.1. Are A and B independent?

A. Yes, because P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)

B. Cannot determine

C. Yes, because they are mutually exclusive

D. No, because 0.1 ≠ 0.15

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
P(A)P(B)=0.5×0.3=0.15 ≠ 0.1, so not independent.

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Question #3

Which index number formula uses the unweighted geometric mean of price relatives?

A. Jevons

B. Paasche

C. Fisher

D. Laspeyres

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Jevons index is the geometric mean of the price relatives, giving equal weight to each item.

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