Which of the following statements about demography is true? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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The total population of India as per Census 2011 was approximately:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India's population in 2011 was 1.21 billion (1210.2 million).
India's population in 2011 was 1.21 billion (1210.2 million).
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If a population has a crude birth rate of 30 and crude death rate of 10 per 1000, the natural increase rate (per 1000) is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rate of natural increase = CBR - CDR = 30 - 10 = 20 per 1000.
Rate of natural increase = CBR - CDR = 30 - 10 = 20 per 1000.
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In a distribution with extreme outliers, which measure of central tendency is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The median is resistant to outliers and gives a better central value for skewed distributions.
The median is resistant to outliers and gives a better central value for skewed distributions.
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