This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Census, SRS, NFHS, DLHS, VRS, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Bih and death registration must be done within:- 
Select and explain. 
A. 7 days & 14 days, B. 14 days & 7 days, C. 21 days each, D. 14 days & 28 days
C: 21 days each
Answer: C: 21 days each 
Explanation: According to 'The registration of bihs & Deaths act 1969' both the bihs and deaths are to be registered with 21 days each. Marriages within 30 days/ 60 days/ 90 days. Child born to NRI couple abroad, bih registration is done within 60days of arrival. Bih registration is responsibility of hospital.