Demography: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Demography

Sample item

What is the crude birth rate denominator?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Mid-year population

This Demography item is resolved by the defining principle: Mid-year population best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Population under five years

    Population under five years does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

  • B. Live births only

    Live births only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

  • C. Number of married women only

    Number of married women only is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

  • D. Mid-year population (correct)

    Correct. Mid-year population directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Mid-year population. This Demography item is resolved by the defining principle: Mid-year population best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Population under five years" not the answer?

Population under five years does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

Why is "Live births only" not the answer?

Live births only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

Why is "Number of married women only" not the answer?

Number of married women only is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mid-year population directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

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?

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?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.