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Mortality & Descriptive Statistics โ€” UPSC CMS MCQs (Preventive & Social Medicine) · 3 questions

2021 P2 Q88

Q1. The following table shows the mortality figures among hazardous industry workers: | Age group | National death rate (per 1000) | Worker population | Observed deaths | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 25-34 | 2.0 | 3000 | 8 | | 35-44 | 3.5 | 2000 | 9 | | 45-54 | 6.0 | 2000 | 13 | What is the Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) for the hazardous industry workers (as compared to national population)?

  1. 100
  2. 110
  3. 120
  4. 130

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2021 P2 Q90

Q2. A diagnostic test was applied to a group of patients. As per the information provided, the test detected 60 true positives and missed 100 cases (false negatives). What is the sensitivity of the test?

  1. 20.5%
  2. 37.5%
  3. 60%
  4. 97%

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2021 P2 Q91

Q3. For a given data set, consider the following statements: 1. The range is 16 2. The median is 98 3. The standard deviation is โˆš10 Select the correct answer using the code:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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