Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) ignores: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) ignores:
A. Female births
B. Mortality
C. Fertility
D. Male births
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
GRR does not account for the mortality of women; it measures potential reproduction.

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