Demography II: Demographic Indicators is part of the Demography and Family Planning section of PSM. Practise 81 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Demography II: Demographic Indicators MCQs work through fertility and mortality measures — general fertility rate, neonatal mortality calculations, PQLI — and the targets set by National Health Policy 2017 and the Sustainable Development Goals, high-yield NEET PG revision.
Sample Demography II: Demographic Indicators MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
The Physical Quality of life index considers all except
AExpectancy of life at birth
BExpectancy of life at age one
CInfant mortality rate
DLiteracy rate
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✓ Correct Answer: A. Expectancy of life at birth
Life expectancy at age 1, infant mortality and literacy are used as indicators of development, describing progress in health, sanitation, education and women's status Reference: Park's Preventive and social medicine, 27th Edition, Chapter Concept Of Health & Disease.
Sample MCQ #2
Which is not a mortality indicator
AYears of potential life lost
BLife expectancy
CIMR
DPrevalence
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Prevalence
Years of potential life lost, IMR are mortality indicators Life expectancy is a positive mortality indicator Incidence and prevalence are morbidity indicators Reference: Park's Preventive and social medicine, 27th edition, Chapter Principles of Epidemiology & Epidemiology methods.
Sample MCQ #3
According to the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017, what were the target numerical goals set to be achieved for the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) by the year 2023?
A70 / 30
B30 / 70
C100 / 30
D30 / 100
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✓ Correct Answer: A. 70 / 30
Explanation: The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 outlined specific, time-bound targets for key health indicators. The goal for 2023 was to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 per 100,000 live births and the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to below 30 per 1,000 live births . This target of "70/30" represented a crucial mid-term milestone in India's efforts to significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR): The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): The number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births. Key Takeaways: The NHP 2017 target for 2023 was MMR and IMR . These targets are distinct from the final goals set for 2030, which align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sample MCQ #4
According to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed targets for 2030, what are the global reduction goals for the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and under-5 mortality rate?
A70 and 25 respectively
B97 and 25 respectively
C50 and 40 respectively
D80 and 30 respectively
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✓ Correct Answer: A. 70 and 25 respectively
Explanation: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations, with a target year of 2030. Goal 3 of the SDGs is to "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages." Within Goal 3, the specific targets for maternal and child mortality are: Target 3.1: Reduce the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births . Target 3.2: End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births . References: Sustainable Development Goal 3: United Nations. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3
Sample MCQ #5
The number of live births per 1000 women in the reproductive age group in a year refers to
ATotal fertility rate
BGross Reproductive rate
CNet reproductive rate
DGeneral fertility rate
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✓ Correct Answer: D. General fertility rate
d. General Fertility Rate (GFR): The General Fertility Rate (GFR) is a demographic measure that calculates the number of live births per 1,000 women of reproductive age (usually defined as women aged 15-49) in a given population over a specific period, typically a year. GFR provides similar information to GRR but specifically focuses on the fertility level of women within the reproductive age group, rather than the entire population of women in that age group. Reference: Park's Preventive and social medicine, 27th EDITION Pg 564
Sample MCQ #6
In a population with a total of 4050 births, there are 50 stillbirths, 50 neonatal deaths within the first 7 days, and 150 deaths between 8 and 28 days of life. What is the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) for this population?
A12.5
B50
C49.4
D62.5
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✓ Correct Answer: B. 50
Explanation: The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) is calculated as the number of deaths of infants within the first 28 days of life per 1000 live births. Step-by-step calculation: Calculate Live Births: Live births = Total births - Stillbirths Live births = 4050 - 50 = 4000 Determine Total Neonatal Deaths: Neonatal deaths include all deaths from 0 to 28 days. Total Neonatal Deaths = Deaths (0-7 days) + Deaths (8-28 days) Total Neonatal Deaths = 50 + 150 = 200 Calculate NMR: NMR = (Total Neonatal Deaths / Live Births) × 1000 NMR = (200 / 4000) × 1000 = 50 (Option A,C and D ruled out) Key Takeaways: NMR includes all deaths from birth up to (and including) the 28th day of life. The denominator for NMR is the number of Live Births (Total births minus stillbirths). NMR is a critical indicator of perinatal and newborn care quality.
Sample MCQ #7
In a village with a given population, the total number of live births in a year is 4000. 40 newborns died within the first 7 days of life whereas 40 died due to various causes between 8 to 28 days of life. There were 50 deaths between the age of 1 month to 6 months of life and 0 of them died in utero. What is the neonatal mortality rate in this population?
A10
B20
C30
D40
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✓ Correct Answer: B. 20
Explanation: The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) is calculated as the number of deaths during the first 28 days of life (the neonatal period) per 1000 live births. Calculation: Total Neonatal Deaths = Deaths (0-7 days) + Deaths (8-28 days) = 40 + 40 = 80 Total Live Births = 4000 NMR = (Total Neonatal Deaths / Total Live Births) * 1000 NMR = (80 / 4000) * 1000 = 20 per 1000 live births (Option A,C and D ruled out) The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for a child's survival. NMR is a key indicator of the quality of perinatal and neonatal care. Key Takeaways: Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) includes all deaths from 0 to 28 days of life. Formula: NMR = (Number of neonatal deaths / Number of live births) x 1000
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