Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
______ refers to the estimated number of years that an average person is expected to survive.
Options:
Survival expectancy
Life Expectancy
Birth Expectancy
Living Expectancy
Correct Answer:
Life Expectancy
Explanation:
One concept which is somewhat complicated is that of life expectancy. This 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.