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

Crude birth rate uses what denominator?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Midyear population

This item reviews Demography; Midyear population is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Midyear population (correct)

    Correct. Midyear population is supported by the defining principle.

  • B. Live births only

    Live births only does not match the stated scenario.

  • C. Pregnancies only

    Pregnancies only is not supported by the key finding.

  • D. Deaths only

    Deaths only is plausible but not the single best answer.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is A, Midyear population. This item reviews Demography; Midyear population is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Why is "Live births only" not the answer?

Live births only does not match the stated scenario.

Why is "Pregnancies only" not the answer?

Pregnancies only is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Deaths only" not the answer?

Deaths only is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Midyear population is supported by the defining principle.

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.