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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has achieved highest decline in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).
A
Haryana
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It varies from 36 in rural areas to 21 in urban areas. U5MR for Female is higher (33) than male (31). There has been a decline of 4 points in male U5MR and 3 points in female U5MR during the corresponding period. Highest decline of U5MR is observed in the State of Uttar Pradesh (5 points) and Karnataka (5 points).

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result, option (C) M.P. is the proper answer. Madhya Pradesh had the highest rural infant mortality rate in India in 2018, with 52 baby deaths per 1, 000 live births.

Detailed explanation-3: –Kerala is having the lowest infant mortality rate in India i.e., 1.8 whereas Madhya Pradesh is having the highest infant mortality rate in India i.e., 18.5.-In the year 2019, the infant mortality rate in India was about 28.3 deaths per 1, 000 live births.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India the state with lowest infant mortality rate is Kerala. It is recorded as 12, which means 12 infants die per 1000 live births.

Detailed explanation-5: -While the national average was 28, Madhya Pradesh has the highest IMR in the country at 43. PTI, Aizawl, May 27 2022, 20:48 ist.

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