This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Epidemiology, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In Crude death rate the population is taken as on 
Select and explain. 
A. Ist March, B. I st July, C. Ist April, D. 15th August
B: I st July
Answer: B: I st July 
Explanation: Ref: Parks 23rd edition pg 57 Mid year population is considered. Hence July 1st is taken.