Question 1

Latest total fertility rate in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Replacement level of total fertility rate:

Accepted Answer

Replacement level of total fertility rate is 2.1.

Question 3

As per Census 2011, Sex ratio in India:

Accepted Answer

As per Census 2011, the sex ratio in India was 940 females per 1000 males.

Question 4

As per Census 2011, Sex ratio in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kerala had the highest sex ratio among Indian states according to the 2011 Census, with 1084 females for every 1000 males.

Question 5

The top priority of Janani Suraksha Yojana is:

Accepted Answer

The top priority of Janani Suraksha Yojana is the reduction of maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.

Question 6

Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram is a new initiative launched in which year:

Accepted Answer

Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram was launched in 2011 by the Government of India to provide free and cashless services to pregnant women and sick newborns in public health institutions.

Question 7

In which state accounted for high sex ratio:

Accepted Answer

Kerala has consistently had the highest sex ratio among Indian states, with more females than males compared to other states.

Question 8

In which state accounted for highest child sex ratio:

Accepted Answer

Mizoram has the highest child sex ratio among the Indian states, which is indicative of a more balanced number of girls to boys at birth and in early childhood.

Question 9

In 2010-12, maternal mortality rate in India:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2010-12, maternal mortality rate in India:
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Question 10

Millennium development goals target of MMR in India:

Accepted Answer

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed for a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 103 per 100,000 live births in India by 2015.

Question 11

STEP stands for:

Accepted Answer

STEP stands for Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women, which aims to provide skills and employment to women.

Question 12

As per NFHS-3, women whose body mass index is below normal % in India:

Accepted Answer

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3) conducted in India, 35.6% of women were found to have a body mass index (BMI) below normal.

Question 13

As per NFHS-3, women whose body mass index is below normal % in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

As per NFHS-3 (National Family Health Survey-3), 19% of women in Kerala have a body mass index (BMI) below the normal range, indicating undernutrition or a low weight for their height.

Question 14

The number of maternal deaths per 1,000 women of reproductive age in the population (generally defined as 15-44 years of age) means:

Accepted Answer

MMR is the number of maternal deaths per 1,000 women of reproductive age in the population (generally defined as 15-44 years of age).

Question 15

The sum of the age-specific birth rates (5-year age groups between 10 and 49) for female residents of a specified geographic area during a specified time period:

Accepted Answer

The total fertility rate is calculated by summing the age-specific birth rates across all reproductive age groups (usually ages 15-49) in a given population, providing an estimate of the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime under current age-specific fertility rates.

Question 16

The Human Development Index (HDI) summarizes a great deal of social performance in a single composite index, combining:

Accepted Answer

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life (longevity), access to knowledge (education), and a decent standard of living (living standard).

Question 17

Longevity is a proxy for ___________ in the Human Development Index:

Accepted Answer

Longevity is used as a proxy for health and nutrition in the Human Development Index (HDI), reflecting the general well-being and quality of life in terms of health services, nutrition, and life expectancy.

Question 18

Latest Total female labour force participation in Kerala :

Accepted Answer

Kerala has the highest female labour force participation rate in India, at 18.23%.

Quiz 3: Fertility, Sex Ratio, and Maternal Health Indicators in India and Kerala