Life Expectancy and Infant Mortality

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What is the average life expectancy at birth in India?

  1. 65 years

  2. 70 years

  3. 75 years

  4. 80 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the World Bank, the average life expectancy at birth in India in 2020 was 70 years.

Which state in India has the highest life expectancy at birth?

  1. Kerala

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest life expectancy at birth in India, with an average of 77 years in 2020.

Which state in India has the lowest life expectancy at birth?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the lowest life expectancy at birth in India, with an average of 67 years in 2020.

What is the infant mortality rate in India?

  1. 28 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 32 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 36 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 40 deaths per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the World Bank, the infant mortality rate in India in 2020 was 28 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Which state in India has the highest infant mortality rate?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the highest infant mortality rate in India, with a rate of 40 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020.

Which state in India has the lowest infant mortality rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the lowest infant mortality rate in India, with a rate of 10 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020.

What are the main causes of infant mortality in India?

  1. Premature birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Pneumonia


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main causes of infant mortality in India are premature birth, low birth weight, diarrhea, and pneumonia.

What are the main factors that contribute to life expectancy in India?

  1. Access to healthcare

  2. Nutrition

  3. Education

  4. Sanitation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main factors that contribute to life expectancy in India are access to healthcare, nutrition, education, and sanitation.

How has life expectancy in India changed over time?

  1. It has increased

  2. It has decreased

  3. It has remained the same

  4. It has fluctuated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Life expectancy in India has increased over time. In 1950, the average life expectancy at birth was 37 years. By 2020, it had increased to 70 years.

How has infant mortality in India changed over time?

  1. It has increased

  2. It has decreased

  3. It has remained the same

  4. It has fluctuated


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Infant mortality in India has decreased over time. In 1950, the infant mortality rate was 146 deaths per 1,000 live births. By 2020, it had decreased to 28 deaths per 1,000 live births.

What are the challenges to improving life expectancy and reducing infant mortality in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Lack of access to healthcare

  4. Malnutrition


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The challenges to improving life expectancy and reducing infant mortality in India include poverty, illiteracy, lack of access to healthcare, and malnutrition.

What are some of the government initiatives aimed at improving life expectancy and reducing infant mortality in India?

  1. National Health Mission

  2. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  3. Integrated Child Development Services

  4. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The government initiatives aimed at improving life expectancy and reducing infant mortality in India include the National Health Mission, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Integrated Child Development Services, and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.

What can individuals do to improve their life expectancy and reduce the risk of infant mortality?

  1. Eat a healthy diet

  2. Exercise regularly

  3. Get regular checkups

  4. Practice safe sex


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Individuals can improve their life expectancy and reduce the risk of infant mortality by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting regular checkups, and practicing safe sex.

What is the relationship between life expectancy and infant mortality?

  1. They are positively correlated

  2. They are negatively correlated

  3. They are not correlated

  4. The relationship is complex and depends on a variety of factors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between life expectancy and infant mortality is complex and depends on a variety of factors, including the overall health of the population, access to healthcare, and the availability of resources.

What are some of the ethical issues related to life expectancy and infant mortality?

  1. The allocation of resources

  2. The right to life

  3. The role of government

  4. The impact of technology


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The ethical issues related to life expectancy and infant mortality include the allocation of resources, the right to life, the role of government, and the impact of technology.

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