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      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 (UIP), free vaccines are provided annually to about 2.9 crore infants and 2.6 crore pregnant women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
      A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      • 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: India’s 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

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