Question

With reference to Kerala’s health indicators, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Kerala has the highest life expectancy among all Indian states.

2. Kerala’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is in single digits, the only major state to achieve this.

3. Kerala’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is higher than the national average.

4. Kerala has the lowest under-five mortality rate among large states.

• A. 1, 2 and 4 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2 and 4 only

• Kerala’s MMR is 19, the lowest in India (national average is 97). So statement 3 is incorrect. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are all correct