Question

In a population, the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population is called as__________.

• A. death rate
• B. birth rate
• C. fertility rate
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

birth rate

Birth rate gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population. Birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth.