India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) as reported in SRS 2018–20 is 97 per 100,000 live births. The state with the HIGHEST MMR in India in this report is:
- A Assam ✓
- B Uttar Pradesh
- C Rajasthan
- D Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer: A. Assam
Explanation
According to the SRS Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India (2018–20), Assam has the highest MMR at 195 per 100,000 live births, followed by Madhya Pradesh (173) and Uttar Pradesh (167). The empowered action group (EAG) states generally have higher MMR. Kerala consistently has the lowest MMR (~19–30 per 100,000 live births). The national target under NHP 2017 is to reduce MMR to < 70 per 100,000 live births by 2025.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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