Question

With reference to India’s progress highlighted in the UN Child Mortality Estimation 2024 Report, consider the following statements: 1. India recorded a 78% decline in the under-five mortality rate, higher than the global average reduction. 2. The Neonatal Mortality Rate in India declined by 70%, compared to a global reduction of 54%. 3. Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UI

Q: Answer-With reference to India’s progress highlighted in the UN Child Mortality Estimation 2024 Report, con...

Statement 1 is correct India achieved a 78 decline in the under-five mortality rate, better than the global average of 61. Statement 2 is correct Indias Neonatal Mortality Rate declined by 70, compared to the global reduction of 54. Statement 3 is incorrect Under the Universal Immunization Programme UIP, free vaccines are provided to 2.9 crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore infants annually, not the other way around. Thus, the correct answer is a 1 and 2 only