Demography is the statistical study of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Demography is the statistical study of:
A. Human population
B. Animal population
C. Economic variables
D. Vital events only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Demography focuses on human populations, their size, structure, and changes.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

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Question #1 Report Error
Assertion (A): Direct personal investigation is always the most suitable method for data collection. Reason (R): It provides original and highly accurate data.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Direct personal investigation is not always suitable, especially for very large populations, although it does yield highly accurate data.

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Question #2 Report Error
If GRR = 1.8 and female life table survival ratio (0 to mean age of childbearing) is 0.95, NRR is:
A. 0.95
B. 1.8
C. 1.71
D. 1.89

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NRR = GRR × survival probability = 1.8 × 0.95 = 1.71.

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Question #3 Report Error
The Net Reproduction Rate (NRR) of a population is 0.9. This indicates that:
A. Population will eventually decline
B. Population is replacing itself
C. Population growth is high
D. Mortality is zero

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NRR < 1 means each generation is not fully replacing itself, leading to long-term decline.

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