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.
Question #81
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The base year for the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) introduced in 2017 is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The base year of the revised WPI series launched in 2017 is 2011-12.
The base year of the revised WPI series launched in 2017 is 2011-12.
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Question #82
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
CPI tracks the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of goods and services.
CPI tracks the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of goods and services.
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Question #83
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Factor reversal test requires that the product of a price index and its corresponding quantity index equals:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The product should equal the value ratio Σp₁q₁/Σp₀q₀, i.e., the value index.
The product should equal the value ratio Σp₁q₁/Σp₀q₀, i.e., the value index.
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Question #84
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Chain base index numbers are constructed using:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Chain indices are compiled by linking relative changes (link relatives) where each period is compared with the immediately preceding period.
Chain indices are compiled by linking relative changes (link relatives) where each period is compared with the immediately preceding period.
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Question #85
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Cost of Living Index numbers are also known as:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cost of Living Index measures changes in retail prices of goods and services consumed by households, essentially the Consumer Price Index.
Cost of Living Index measures changes in retail prices of goods and services consumed by households, essentially the Consumer Price Index.
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Question #86
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The study of human population, its size, composition, and distribution is called:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Demography is the scientific study of human populations, including size, structure, and distribution.
Demography is the scientific study of human populations, including size, structure, and distribution.
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Question #87
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Which of the following is a feature of a good census?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A modern census requires universal coverage, simultaneous enumeration, and regular periodicity (usually 10 years).
A modern census requires universal coverage, simultaneous enumeration, and regular periodicity (usually 10 years).
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Question #88
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The Census of India is conducted every:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India conducts its decennial census once every ten years; the last was in 2011, the next in 2021 (postponed).
India conducts its decennial census once every ten years; the last was in 2011, the next in 2021 (postponed).
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Question #89
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Population density is defined as:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Population density is commonly expressed as the number of persons per unit area, usually per sq. km.
Population density is commonly expressed as the number of persons per unit area, usually per sq. km.
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Question #90
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According to Census 2011, the most populous state in India is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states as per Census 2011.
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states as per Census 2011.
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Question #91
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The concept of 'population momentum' refers to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Population momentum is the built-in growth potential resulting from a young age structure, even if fertility drops to replacement level.
Population momentum is the built-in growth potential resulting from a young age structure, even if fertility drops to replacement level.
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Question #92
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Which of the following is NOT a source of demographic data?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Stock exchange reports provide financial data, not population statistics.
Stock exchange reports provide financial data, not population statistics.
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Question #93
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Crude Birth Rate is expressed per:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
CBR = (Number of live births in a year / Mid-year total population) × 1000.
CBR = (Number of live births in a year / Mid-year total population) × 1000.
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Question #94
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Vital statistics are primarily concerned with:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Vital statistics deal with vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
Vital statistics deal with vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
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Question #95
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The registration of births and deaths in India is governed by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The RBD Act, 1969 provides for the compulsory registration of births and deaths in India.
The RBD Act, 1969 provides for the compulsory registration of births and deaths in India.
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Question #96
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Which of the following is a measure of fertility?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) measures the average number of children a woman would bear; it's a fertility measure.
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) measures the average number of children a woman would bear; it's a fertility measure.
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Question #97
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General Fertility Rate (GFR) is the number of live births per:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
GFR = (Live births / Women aged 15-49) × 1000, focusing on the population at risk.
GFR = (Live births / Women aged 15-49) × 1000, focusing on the population at risk.
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Question #98
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If there were 5000 live births in a year and the number of women aged 15-49 was 25,000, the GFR per 1000 women is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
GFR = (5000 / 25000) × 1000 = 0.2 × 1000 = 200 per 1000 women.
GFR = (5000 / 25000) × 1000 = 0.2 × 1000 = 200 per 1000 women.
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Question #99
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Age Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR) for age group 20-24 uses denominator:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
ASFR = (Births to women in age group) / (Number of women in that age group) × 1000.
ASFR = (Births to women in age group) / (Number of women in that age group) × 1000.
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Question #100
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Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is obtained by summing age-specific fertility rates, and if 5-year age groups are used, the sum is multiplied by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
TFR = 5 × Σ ASFR_i (when ASFRs are per 1000 women for 5-year age groups) to get children per woman.
TFR = 5 × Σ ASFR_i (when ASFRs are per 1000 women for 5-year age groups) to get children per woman.
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