Which of the following is a measure of the speed of population growth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a measure of the speed of population growth?

A. Sex ratio

B. Population doubling time

C. Crude birth rate

D. Population density

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Doubling time indicates how long it takes for a population to double at current growth rate.

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In a sample survey, the difference between the sample estimate and the true population value is called:

A. Non-sampling error

B. Response error

C. Sampling error

D. Bias

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sampling error arises because only a part of the population is surveyed.

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The total fertility rate (TFR) is the sum of age-specific fertility rates multiplied by the width of age interval. If 5-year groups, it is multiplied by:

A. 1

B. 10

C. 5

D. 1000

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
TFR = 5 × Σ ASFR (per woman) if ASFR are computed per 1000 women per 5-year interval and divided by 1000 appropriately. Actually, if ASFRs are in per 1000, TFR = 5 × Σ ASFR_i / 1000.

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