Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
"Statement 1: Life expectancy refers to the estimated number of years that an average person is expected to survive.
Statement 2: Life expectancy has no relation with development and better medical facilities."
Options:
Only statement 1 is correct.
Only statement 2 is correct.
Both the statements are correct.
Both the statements are incorrect.
Correct Answer:
Only statement 1 is correct.
Explanation:
Life expectancy refers to the estimated number of years that an average person is expected to survive. It is calculated on the basis of data on age-specific death rates in a given area over a period of time. Life expectancy increases with development and better medical facilities.