What was the estimated national mortality rate of children under the age of five in the country as per the Census of India 2011?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 55.
As per the Census of India 2011, the estimated under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in India was 55 deaths per 1,000 live births. This indicates that out of every 1,000 children born, 55 died before reaching the age of five.
Other options:
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34 –This figure is closer to the infant mortality rate (IMR) recorded in later years (around 2016) and some states had IMRs around this number in 2011, but it wasn't the national U5MR for 2011.
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76 – This number is significantly higher than the actual under-five mortality rate in 2011. While some states had higher mortality rates, the national average was considerably lower.
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13 – Far lower than India’s current rate, possibly reflecting developed nations' averages.
The correct answer is 55, highlighting significant progress from past decades but also the need for further healthcare advancements.