Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:

Which of the following is true about Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?

Options:

The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per lakh of population and its formula is CBR =B/P x100

B means live births during the year; P= Year end population of the area

Both 1 and 2

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

None of the above.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: None of the above.

Option 1: The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per lakh of population and its formula is CBR =B/P x100. False. The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of population (not per lakh of population).

Option 2: B means live births during the year; P= Year end population of the area : False. B means live births during the year; P= Mid Year population of the area (not Year end population of the area).