This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Measurement of Mortality and Morbidity, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Number of live birth per 1000 women in the reproductive age is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Net reproductive rate, B. Total fertility rate, C. Gross reproduction rate, D. General fertility rate
D: General fertility rate
Answer: D: General fertility rate 
Explanation: Ans. (d) General fertility rateRef : K. Park 23rd ed. / 488* General fertility rate is the annual number of live births per 1000 married women of child bearing age (15-49 years).* Total fertility rate average number of children born to a women in her reproductive life span.* Gross reproduction rate is total number of girl children born to a female. It is half of the TFR.* Net reproduction rate is total number of girl children born to a female, taking into account their mortality.