GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorHuman and Social Capital2009

Consider the following statements : 1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth. 2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The Infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births during that year. 2. Statement 1 is incorrect because IMR considers deaths within the first year of life, not just within a month after birth. 3. Statement 2 is incorrect because IMR is calculated per 1,000 live births, not per 100 live births. 4. Neither statement is correct.

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