Question

The lowest infantily mortality in urban areas of India is found in:

  1. Kerala
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Gujarat

Answer:

Option A: Kerala

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kerala”.

In 2020, Kerala had the lowest infant mortality rate (IMR) in India, which is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births in a given time period and region.

In 2020, the state of Chhattisgarh, with 31 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, recorded the highest urban infant mortality rate in India. On the contrary, Kerala recorded the lowest figures for the category during the same period.