India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) as per the SRS 2018–20 is approximately 97 per 100,000 live births. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 target for MMR by 2030 is:
- A < 50 per 100,000 live births globally
- B < 30 per 100,000 live births for all countries
- C < 70 per 100,000 live births globally ✓
- D Zero maternal deaths globally
Correct answer: C. < 70 per 100,000 live births globally
Explanation
SDG Target 3.1 aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, and for no country to have an MMR above 140 per 100,000 live births. India's MMR has improved from 254 (2004–06) to 97 (2018–20) — below the SDG threshold — though wide interstate variation persists (Assam: 195 vs Kerala: 19 per SRS 2018–20). India's National Health Policy 2017 targeted MMR < 100 by 2020, which has been achieved. The next target under RMNCH+A is to reach < 70 by 2030.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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