| What is the purpose of the Sample Registration System (SRS)? | the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level | The Sample Registration System(SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. The present Report contains data on fertility and mortality indicators for the year 2011 for India and bigger States. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | The Sample Registration System(SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. | 19 | page=19,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of mortality in demographic studies? | one of the basic components of population change and related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. It is the principal ingredient for population projections and life tables. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. | 90 | page=90,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What number in the series is the present Report, and what data is it based on? | the eighth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected on the 2001 Census frame | 3. The present Report is the eighth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected on the 2001 Census frame. Apart from the fertility and mortality indicators, this Report includes data on crude birth rate, crude death rate and infant mortality rates at Natural Division (group of contiguous districts) level for rural areas of a State. | 25 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | The present Report is the eighth in the series that has been prepared based on data collected from new SRS sample units selected on the 2001 Census frame. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are natural divisions as defined in the Sample Registration System? | National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics | The main objective of SRS is to provide reliable estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate at the natural division level for rural areas and at the State level for urban areas. Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. It also provides data for other measures of fertility and mortality including total fertility, infant and child mortality rate at higher geographical levels. 1. In order to give more impetus covering both rural and urban areas and wider representation of sample villages and urban blocks for Causes of Death; the Survey of Causes of Deaths (Rural) has been merged with Sample Registration System from 1st January 1999. | 219 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. |
| What does the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) measure? | the average number of children expected to be born per woman during her entire span of reproductive period | 3. The cumulative value of the age specific fertility rates at the end of the child bearing ages gives a measure of fertility known as Total Fertility Rate (TFR). TFR indicates the average number of children expected to be born per woman during her entire span of reproductive period assuming that the age specific fertility rates, to which she is exposed to, continue to be the same and that there is no mortality. The TFRs worked out on the basis of the ASFRs for the year 2011 are given below in Statement 25 for India and bigger States separately for rural and urban areas. The TFR for India in the year 2011 was 2.4 per woman and varies from 2.7 in rural areas to 1.9 in urban areas. Among the bigger States, it varies from 1.7 in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to 3.6 in Bihar. For rural areas, it varies from 1.7 in Tamil Nadu to 3.7 in Bihar. | 177 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | TFR indicates the average number of children expected to be born per woman during her entire span of reproductive period assuming that the age specific fertility rates, to which she is exposed to, continue to be the same and that there is no mortality. |
| What does the Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) represent? | the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period | 3. Like TFR, Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) is the cumulative value of age specific marital fertility rates at the end of the reproductive period. It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. The TMFRs worked out on the basis of ASMFRs for the year 2011 are given below in Statement 30 for India and bigger States separately for rural and urban areas. The TMFR for India is found to be 4.3 and varies from 3.8 in urban areas to 4.4 in rural areas. The TMFR is 5 and above in the States of Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Statement 30 TMFRs (Total marital fertility rates) by residence, India and bigger States, 2011 India and bigger States Total Rural Urban India 4.3 4.4 3. Andhra Pradesh 3.2 3.2 3. Assam 4.7 4.9 3. | 165 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. |
| What information is detailed in Form 15 under the SRS? | Distribution of usual resident population by age, sex and marital status | Half yearly Survey Forms Form 9: Outcome of Pregnancy recorded by Supervisor (January-June/July-December) Form 10: Deaths recorded by Supervisor (January-June/July-December) Form 15: Distribution of usual resident population by age, sex and marital status (as on 1st July/1st January) Form 16: Distribution of Female population by broad age groups and levels of education (as on 1st July/1st January) Form 17: Number of females who got married by age at effective marriage (January-June/July-December) D. Compilation/Tabulation Forms Form 8: Consolidated monthly report on births and deaths Form 11: Finalised list of Outcome of Pregnancy (January-June/July-December) Form 12: Finalised list of Deaths (January-June/July-December) Form 13: Results of the HYS for Outcome of Pregnancy (January-June/July-December) Form 14: Results of the HYS for Deaths (January-June/July-December) 1. | 183 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | Half yearly Survey Forms Form 9: Outcome of Pregnancy recorded by Supervisor (January-June/July-December) Form 10: Deaths recorded by Supervisor (January-June/July-December) Form 15: Distribution of usual resident population by age, sex and marital status (as on 1st July/1st January) Form 16: Distribution of Female population by broad age groups and levels of education (as on 1st July/1st January) Form 17: Number of females who got married by age at effective marriage (January-June/July-December) D. |
| What is the Sample Registration System in India recognized for globally? | the largest demographic survey in the world covering about 1.5 million households and 7.35 million population. | v P R E F A C E The Sample Registration System (SRS) in India is the largest demographic survey in the world covering about 1.5 million households and 7.35 million population. It has continued to be the main source of information on fertility and mortality indicators both at the State and National levels. Apart from the large sample size and geographical spread in most of the Districts, the system has a unique feature of dual recording, which involves collection of data through two different procedures viz., continuous enumeration and retrospective half-yearly surveys. The continuous enumeration and retrospective surveys are followed by the process of matching of the two records and subsequent field verification of unmatched and partially matched events. | 65 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | v P R E F A C E The Sample Registration System (SRS) in India is the largest demographic survey in the world covering about 1.5 million households and 7.35 million population. It has continued to be the main source of information on fertility and mortality indicators both at the State and National levels. |
| What is the baseline survey conducted before continuous enumeration? | The base-line survey is carried out prior to the start of continuous enumeration. | (iii) Independent retrospective half-yearly surveys for recording births and deaths which occurred during the half-year under reference and up-dating the Houselist, Household schedule and the list of women in the reproductive age group along with their pregnancy status by the Supervisor; (iv) Matching of events recorded during continuous enumeration and those listed in course of half- yearly survey; (v) Field verification of unmatched and partially matched events; and (vi) Filling of Verbal Autopsy Forms for finalized deaths. 1. Baseline Survey: The base-line survey is carried out prior to the start of continuous enumeration. This involves preparation of a notional map of the area to be surveyed, house numbering and house listing and filling-in of a household schedule. | 552 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | Baseline Survey: The base-line survey is carried out prior to the start of continuous enumeration. This involves preparation of a notional map of the area to be surveyed, house numbering and house listing and filling-in of a household schedule. |
| What method is used to identify the most probable causes of death in the survey? | lay diagnosis reporting (Post Death Verbal Autopsy) | The primary objective of the survey is to build up statistics on “Most Probable Causes of Death” for rural and urban areas using “lay diagnosis reporting (Post Death Verbal Autopsy)” method through post death enquiry based on symptoms, conditions, duration and anatomical site of the disease as observed by family members of the deceased at the time of death. As the collection of causes of death requires knowledge on medical terminologies, symptoms of disease and interview techniques, the supervisors of SRS have been trained by medical professionals in the art of collection of data on causes of deaths. A well-designed VA instrument has been developed and introduced in SRS. Supervisors of all States have been trained with the new VA instrument. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/34790/download/38478/SRS_STAT_2011.pdf | The primary objective of the survey is to build up statistics on “Most Probable Causes of Death” for rural and urban areas using “lay diagnosis reporting (Post Death Verbal Autopsy)” method through post death enquiry based on symptoms, conditions, duration and anatomical site of the disease as observed by family members of the deceased at the time of death. |