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Statistics MCQs

Practice complete Statistics MCQs covering Primary & Secondary Data, Data Collection Methods, Questionnaire, Tabulation & Compilation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Probability, Theory of Attributes, Index Numbers, Demography, Census, Vital Statistics, Fertility Measures, and all other important topics. Includes chapter-wise and exam-oriented multiple choice questions with detailed answers and explanations for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, UPSC, CUET, University, and other competitive exams.

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Question #821
An index number that does not use weights is called:
A. Simple index
B. Weighted index
C. Fisher index
D. Laspeyres index
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple index numbers give equal importance to all items.
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Question #822
CPI measures changes in the prices of goods and services purchased by:
A. Manufacturers
B. Consumers
C. Wholesalers
D. Exporters
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
CPI reflects the retail prices paid by households.
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Question #823
The maternal mortality ratio is a measure of:
A. Infant health
B. Overall death rate
C. Fertility
D. Mortality related to pregnancy
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
MMR reflects the risk of death due to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Question #824
Perinatal mortality rate includes deaths from:
A. 0-5 years
B. Birth to 1 year
C. 28 weeks gestation to 7 days after birth
D. 1 month to 1 year
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Perinatal period = stillbirths (28+ weeks) and early neonatal deaths (first 7 days).
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Question #825
The Sample Registration System (SRS) is a:
A. Census
B. Administrative record system
C. Large-scale sample survey
D. Complete enumeration
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
SRS is a dual-record sample survey for estimating vital rates.
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Question #826
Which of the following is a function of census?
A. Issuing birth certificates
B. Collecting taxes
C. Providing data on population size and characteristics
D. Conducting elections
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Census provides comprehensive demographic, social, and economic data.
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Question #827
An ogive is used to find which measure of central tendency?
A. Median
B. Geometric mean
C. Mode
D. Mean
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Median corresponds to N/2 point on the less-than ogive.
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Question #828
If the median of a data set is 50, it indicates that:
A. 50% of the values are less than or equal to 50
B. The average value is 50
C. All values are 50
D. 50 is the most frequent value
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Median is the 50th percentile, dividing the data into two halves.
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Question #829
The harmonic mean of 2 and 6 is:
A. 2.4
B. 4
C. 3.6
D. 3
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
HM = 2 / (1/2 + 1/6) = 2 / (4/6) = 3.
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Question #830
In a standard deck, the probability of drawing a red king is:
A. 1/52
B. 1/13
C. 2/13
D. 1/26
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
2 red kings (hearts and diamonds) out of 52 = 2/52 = 1/26.
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Question #831
If P(A|B) = P(A), then events A and B are:
A. Mutually exclusive
B. Independent
C. Complementary
D. Exhaustive
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Independence means P(A|B) = P(A).
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Question #832
In Bayes' theorem, P(A|B) is called:
A. Likelihood
B. Posterior probability
C. Prior probability
D. Marginal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
P(A|B) updates prior using evidence, giving posterior.
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Question #833
If Q = -1, attributes exhibit:
A. Perfect negative association
B. Perfect positive association
C. No relationship
D. Independence
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Q = -1 when ad=0, i.e., complete negative association.
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Question #834
Laspeyres index formula is:
A. Σp₁q₀ / Σp₀q₀ × 100
B. Σp₁q₁ / Σp₀q₁ × 100
C. Σp₁q₁ / Σp₀q₀ × 100
D. √(L×P) × 100
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Laspeyres uses base quantities as weights.
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Question #835
The CPI (Rural) and CPI (Urban) are released by:
A. Finance Ministry
B. National Statistical Office
C. RBI
D. Labour Bureau
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NSO compiles CPI for rural and urban areas separately.
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Question #836
The literacy rate in India as per 2011 Census was:
A. 85%
B. 65%
C. 90%
D. 74.04%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Overall literacy rate was 74.04%.
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Question #837
The sex ratio in India is defined as:
A. Males per 1000 females
B. Females per 1000 males
C. Females per 1000 population
D. Males per 1000 population
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sex ratio = (number of females / number of males) × 1000.
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Question #838
Which of the following is a limitation of vital statistics in India?
A. Under-registration of births and deaths
B. High accuracy
C. Timely reporting
D. Complete registration
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Civil registration in India suffers from incomplete coverage, especially in rural areas.
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Question #839
The total fertility rate (TFR) in India as per NFHS-5 is approximately:
A. 3.0
B. 2.7
C. 2.0
D. 2.2
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
TFR declined to around 2.0 (replacement level).
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Question #840
Neonatal mortality rate is a component of:
A. Crude death rate
B. Maternal mortality ratio
C. Infant mortality rate
D. Perinatal mortality rate only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Neonatal deaths (0-28 days) are part of infant deaths.
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