The difference between the birth rate and death rate is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between the birth rate and death rate is called:
A. Natural increase
B. Net migration
C. Doubling time
D. Growth rate
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Natural increase = CBR - CDR (excluding migration).

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A set of 9 numbers has mean 12. If a number 15 is removed, the new mean is:
A. 12.0
B. 11.5
C. 11.625
D. 13.0

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sum initially = 9 × 12 = 108. After removing 15, sum = 93, n = 8. New mean = 93/8 = 11.625.

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Which question type is MOST appropriate for collecting sensitive information like income in a survey?
A. Direct question with exact amount
B. Open-ended question
C. Categorical ranges (e.g., ₹0-10k, ₹10k-25k)
D. Forced-choice yes/no

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Income ranges reduce respondent discomfort and non-response by avoiding precise disclosure while still providing usable data for analysis, balancing privacy and research needs.

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If P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, and P(A∩B)=0.2, then P(A'∩B') is:
A. 0.5
B. 0.1
C. 0.7
D. 0.3

Correct Answer: Option D


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P(A∪B)=0.4+0.5-0.2=0.7. P(A'∩B')=1-0.7=0.3.

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