Which of the following statements about crude birth rate (CBR) is true? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about crude birth rate (CBR) is true?
A. CBR is a refined measure of fertility.
B. CBR is affected by the age structure of the population.
C. CBR = (Total births / Total female population) × 1000
D. CBR includes only male births.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CBR uses total population, so age composition influences it.

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