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 denominator for crude death rate?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Mid-year population

This Demography item is answered by Mid-year population, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Option by option

  • A. Women aged 15 to 49 only

    Women aged 15 to 49 only may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

  • B. Mid-year population (correct)

    Correct. Mid-year population most directly matches the defining clue in this item.

  • C. Live births only

    Live births only does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

  • D. Deaths in hospital only

    Deaths in hospital only does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Mid-year population. This Demography item is answered by Mid-year population, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Why is "Women aged 15 to 49 only" not the answer?

Women aged 15 to 49 only may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Live births only" not the answer?

Live births only does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

Why is "Deaths in hospital only" not the answer?

Deaths in hospital only does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mid-year population most directly matches the defining clue in this item.

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.