Which of the following statements about demography is true? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about demography is true?
A. Demography studies only population size.
B. Migration does not affect population change.
C. Vital statistics do not include marriages.
D. Census is a demographic tool for complete enumeration.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Census is a complete count of a population. Demography also studies composition, distribution; vital statistics includes marriages; migration affects population change.

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