Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

The maternal mortality rates in Asia are the highest in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Afghanistan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Afghanistan”.
According to a 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) report, Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in Asia, with 620 deaths per 100,000 live births.

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