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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has recorded the highest maternal mortality rate in India?
A
Bihar
B
UP
C
Assam
D
Kerala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the data, Assam has the highest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 195 while Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s maternal mortality rate is six, while poor-performing states include Madhya Pradesh (15.3), Uttar Pradesh (14.3), Assam (12.1), Bihar (11) and Chhattisgarh (9.9). Kerala is the only state to achieve a maternal mortality rate of less than one, at 0.9.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has reported a decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), from 130 points in 2014-16 to 97 points in 2018-20.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. Uttar Pradesh and Assam were two other states with high death rates.

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