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Q44 (CDS-I/2026) Economy › Growth, Development, Poverty & Employment

Which one among the following statements correctly defines the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) ?

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The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is defined as the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. It serves as a critical indicator of the overall health, socio-economic conditions, and quality of medical care in a country.

  • Option A describes the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.
  • Option B is an incorrect formulation of the ratio.
  • Option D refers to the absolute number of infant deaths, whereas a 'rate' must be expressed relative to a specific population base (usually per 1,000).

According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) and NFHS data, IMR is a fundamental demographic metric used to track progress in child survival and public health interventions.

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