Demography: Sample Registration System: practice question

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PSM · Demography: Sample Registration System

Sample item

The Sample Registration System of India is mainly used to obtain:

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Reliable annual estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate

SRS is a dual-record system of continuous enumeration and an independent half-yearly survey, giving annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators at national and state level.

Option by option

  • A. Estimates of disease prevalence by clinical examination

    Disease prevalence is estimated by surveys such as NFHS or NCD surveys.

  • B. Poverty estimates

    Poverty estimates come from consumption surveys.

  • C. Reliable annual estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate (correct)

    Correct. SRS gives annual vital rates.

  • D. Population count every 10 years

    Decennial population count is the census.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Reliable annual estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate. SRS is a dual-record system of continuous enumeration and an independent half-yearly survey, giving annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators at national and state level.

Why is "Estimates of disease prevalence by clinical examination" not the answer?

Disease prevalence is estimated by surveys such as NFHS or NCD surveys.

Why is "Poverty estimates" not the answer?

Poverty estimates come from consumption surveys.

Why is "Population count every 10 years" not the answer?

Decennial population count is the census.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography: Sample Registration System in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. SRS gives annual vital rates.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Demography: Sample Registration System?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

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