Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Infant mortality rate in India at present is nearly:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 25 per thousand

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “25 per thousand”.
India's infant mortality rate (IMR) in 2024 is 25.799 deaths per 1,000 live births, a 3.08% decline from 2023. IMR is the number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

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