Census of India is an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Census of India is an example of:
A. Complete enumeration
B. Vital registration system
C. Sample survey
D. Administrative data
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Census attempts to cover every individual in the country, hence complete enumeration.

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If the CPI increased from 150 to 165 over a year, the inflation rate based on CPI is:
A. 16.5%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 65%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Inflation rate = [(New CPI - Old CPI) / Old CPI] × 100 = (165 - 150)/150 × 100 = 15/150 × 100 = 10%. This measures the percentage increase in the price level.

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Age-Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR) for age group 20-24 is calculated as:
A. Births to women 20-24 / Total population × 1,000
B. Births to women 20-24 / Married women 20-24 × 1,000
C. Total births / Women 20-24 × 1,000
D. Births to women 20-24 / Total women 20-24 × 1,000

Correct Answer: Option D


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ASFR isolates fertility behavior within specific age groups: (Number of births to women in age group / Mid-year population of women in that age group) × 1,000, enabling detailed fertility pattern analysis.

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The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is used mainly for:
A. Computing tax rates
B. Dearness allowance revision
C. Calculating GDP
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Correct Answer: Option B


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CPI-IW is used to adjust wages and allowances of industrial workers.

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