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 does total fertility rate estimate?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Average births per woman

This Demography item is answered by Average births per woman, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Option by option

  • A. Life expectancy only

    Life expectancy only does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

  • B. Average births per woman (correct)

    Correct. Average births per woman most directly matches the defining clue in this item.

  • C. Population density

    Population density may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

  • D. Deaths under one year

    Deaths under one year does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Average births per woman. This Demography item is answered by Average births per woman, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Why is "Life expectancy only" not the answer?

Life expectancy only does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

Why is "Population density" not the answer?

Population density may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Deaths under one year" not the answer?

Deaths under one year does not establish the requested demography conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Average births per woman 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.