Which one of the following is not correct in the current Indian scenario?

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Q: 81 (NDA-II/2015)

Which one of the following is not correct in the current Indian scenario?

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Economics

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NDA-II

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0,18,24,9,5,18,10

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{'maternal mortality rate': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'infant mortality rate': [1, 0, 2, 0], 'current indian scenario': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'life expectancy': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'mmr': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'decline': [1, 0, 4, 11], 'birth': [11, 1, 4, 9], 'increase': [3, 1, 10, 35], 'health institutions': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'percentage': [1, 2, 2, 3]}

In the current Indian scenario, three out of the four given statements are correct.

Option 1 states that life expectancy is on the increase and is about 67 years as of now. This is in line with the improving healthcare facilities and overall development in the country.

Option 2 states that infant mortality rate (IMR) is on the decline and has reached 47 per thousand. This is an indicator of improving healthcare for newborns and infants in India.

Option 4 states that the percentage of women giving birth in health institutions is on the rise. This is a positive sign as it shows that more women are accessing proper medical care during childbirth.

However, option 3 states that maternal mortality rate (MMR) is on the rise due to lack of medical facilities. This statement is incorrect. Maternal mortality rate refers to the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. In recent years, India has been making efforts to decrease MMR and improve maternal healthcare by implementing various schemes and programs. While there may still be challenges, it is not accurate to say that MMR is on the rise due to lack of medical facilities.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.